Dog rescued from kitchen fire on Faunce Lane

 

Oak Ridge firefighters rescued a dog from a house after a kitchen fire produced intense smoke and flames inside the home on Thursday evening, authorities said.

A 911 caller reported the fire at 306 Faunce Lane at about 6:56 p.m. Thursday, April 7, the City of Oak Ridge said in a press release.

Fire and smoke was coming from the windows and attic of the home when the Oak Ridge Fire Department arrived, the press release said. Faunce Lane is off Florida Avenue in central Oak Ridge.

The homeowner, Bruce Mccullough, said he had placed cooking oil on the stove to begin cooking, the release said. He went into the living room and within moments heard popping and saw fire in the kitchen.

“He attempted to rescue his dog, but the smoke and fire became too intense, so he evacuated from structure and called 911,” the press release said. “Fire crews located and rescued the dog and provided oxygen to assist with breathing until it could be transported to the veterinarian for further evaluation.”

The fire was contained to the kitchen, but the rest of the home suffered heat and smoke damage, authorities said.

Red Cross was called to provide temporary lodging for the two occupants and their dog. There were no other injuries reported.

More information will be added as it becomes available.

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