Dog sole victim in Central Whidbey residential fire

Smoke inhalation killed a dog in a fire near Coupeville last week.

Fifteen firefighters from Central Whidbey Island Fire and Rescue responded to a residential fire at 7:28 a.m. Friday on Fort Casey Road, according to Deputy Chief James Meek.

No flames could be seen upon arrival, but Meek observed smoke emitting from the roof, gutters and eaves, and noticed the doors and windows were hot. After forcing a door open, it took at least an hour for his crew to get what he described as a “stubborn” fire under control, as the blaze had spread to the attic.

The home sustained extensive smoke, fire and water damage, Meek reported.

Although the cause of the fire is still under investigation, Meek said the fire patterns inside the home originated near the kitchen. He added that the home’s occupant