BAINBRIDGE ISLAND, Wash. — A house fire broke out on Bainbridge Island Thursday morning.
The two-story residential structure was engulfed in flames when crews arrived on the scene around 9:14 a.m. Flames could be seen coming through the roof, according to Bainbridge Island Fire Deputy Chief Jeremy Mendola.
Bainbridge Island Fire upgraded the fire to a two-alarm response, calling Poulsbo Fire, North Kitsap Fire, Central Kitsap Fire, and Navy region NW Fire in to assist in fighting the flames.
Two people escaped from the home. No injuries were reported.
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A dog reported to have been in the house has been missing since the fire.
Investigators believe that rags soaked in linseed oil, also known as flaxseed oil, in the home’s dryer are what sparked the fire.
The house was destroyed.