There was smoke pouring out of the house when fire crews arrived.
The fire quickly spread to the ceiling and attic
A firefighter uses a chain saw to open the south end of the house.
Siding is cut away to gain access to the fire.
Firefighters use their hose to ventilate smoke from the interior.
A firefighter brings out a large house cat.
A paramedic administers oxygen to the cat.
Assistant Everett Fire Marshal Eric Hicks tells MyEverettNews.com a couple were asleep in their bed when they awoke to the smoke detector.
Smoke was filling the interior of the house in the 1200 block of 100th Street SW. The two residents, a man and woman, escaped along with a small dog.
Two cats were inside the house when firefighters arrived. One ran out of the house and the other was discovered by firefighters, carried out and given oxygen.
The Red Cross has been called to assist the family.
No official word yet on the cause of the fire.
Here are MyEverettNews.com photos from the scene.
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December 29, 2015
Everett, Everett Fire