Fire burns home on Lake Tanwax, claims family dog

EATONVILLE, WA – A fire destroyed a family’s home at the 33800 block of Tanwax Drive East right near the Tanwax Lake on Thursday evening, killing their dog.

#HappeningNow– Graham Firefighters are assisting South Pierce Fire and Rescue at a house fire on Lake Tanawax in #Eatonville. More info as it becomes available. pic.twitter.com/W6mWupPh1o

— Graham Fire & Rescue (@GrahamFireWa) July 31, 2020

Graham Fire and Rescue reported via Twitter that everyone in the house made it out safe, but firefighters recovered their dog, who had died in the fire.

Photos from the scene show flames leaping dozens of feet into the air and jumping onto nearby trees. The house was engulfed in the flames and is likely a total loss.

South Pierce Fire and Rescue also assisted with extinguishing the flames. Officials are investigating the cause of this 2-alarm fire.

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