EVERETT, Wash. — Two firefighters were injured Thursday afternoon while crews worked to extinguish two house fires in Everett's Valley View neighborhood.
The injuries are non-life-threatening, according to the Evertt Fire Department. Initial reports indicated there were no injuries. One firefighter suffered a hand injury and was taken to a nearby hospital, while another was evaluated and cleared on the scene.
The fire broke out just after 12 p.m. Thursday and crews had the house fires under control by approximately 2 p.m. When they got to the scene on East Heather Way in the Valley View neighborhood, one house was completely engulfed in flames and spreading to the attic of a neighboring home.
A transformer also blew, breaking nearby power lines.
Firefighters were able to rescue one cat, but unfortunately, another cat was found dead.
Snohomish PUD, Puget Sound Energy and the South County and Mukilteo fire departments were called to the scene, according to Everett Fire. One fire engine will remain at the scene overnight incase there are any hotspots, according to EFD.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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