June 22, 2017 Fire

Kittens Administered Oxygen Following House Fire

At just after 6 a.m., West Pierce Fire & Rescue was dispatched to a residential fire at the 9800 block of Forest Avenue SW in Lakewood. Crews arrived to find flames visible from the home and all occupants out of the house. There were no injuries and the cause is currently under investigation. The Red Cross is assisting the occupants of the home, as they are being displaced.

While no people were harmed as a result of the incident, there were five kittens in the home that were administered oxygen as a safety precaution. All of the kittens are doing well and were unharmed.