Firefighters are investigating after a fire on the second floor of a Pasco home forced the residents to evacuate and left the home uninhabitable Wednesday afternoon. According to the Pasco Fire Department, at about 1 p.m. on February 4, firefighters heard a report of a house fire on Owens Street. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a large fire burning the second floor of the home, and jumped into action to contain it.
Firefighters were able to have the fire out by about 1:30 p.m. Officials said one resident of the home suffered smoke inhalation and was medically evaluated at the scene, but no other injuries to residents or firefighters were reported. Firefighters said the residents were able to evacuate with their two pets, which were also unharmed. Firefighters said the home was damaged by smoke, fire and water, and is not currently inhabitable. Firefighters are investigating to determine the cause of the fire.
