Fire heavily damaged a northwest Lincoln home Wednesday afternoon. Battalion Chief Curt Faust says the fire broke out around 2:15 near Northwest 50th and Thatcher Lane.
“The occupants came home and had heavy smoke coming out the front door. Our crews made entry and got it knocked down.” Faust says the fire was in the kitchen and due to the strong winds, the flames spread into the attic, causing further damage.
“We had to be careful what doors and windows we opened up to keep the wind from blowing fire onto the firefighters inside.” Faust says a family dog died in the fire. The were able to save a cat.
The cause of the fire is not yet known.