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Residents displaced after morning house fire (Photo) - 01/15/18

Kelso, Wa- Firefighters from Cowlitz 2 Fire & Rescue and Longview Fire responded to a house fire at 9:11 Monday morning in the 1700 block of Bloyd street. One of the occupants reported to dispatch that their home was full of smoke and evacuated himself and the other six residents. Firefighters reported heavy smoke from the eves when they arrived. Fire crews had the fire knocked down at 9:48 am and later found the small house dog during overhaul operations unharmed. Three engines, a medic unit, a utility vehicle, and a chief officer responded to the fire; Kelso Police and the Red Cross also responded to the incident. Some residents accepted resources from the Red Cross or will be staying locally in town with friends and family. Fire officials estimate the fire caused $105,000 in damages to the home and its contents. No major injuries were reported. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but is likely related to a portable heater left plugged in in the bedroom of the house.

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