BRINNON — Firefighters rescued a dog from a burning cabin on Gran Road in Brinnon on Friday evening but lost the building, said Chief Bob Herbst of the Brinnon Fire Department.
The fire was reported at 7:19 p.m. On arrival, firefighters found an active fire in the living room, Herbst said.
The fire was under control at 7:45 p.m. and was declared out at 8:45 p.m.
The dog was not injured, he said.
“The structure is a complete loss, but most of the tenant’s possessions were salvaged,” Herbst said.
The cause of the fire was determined to be a faulty electrical appliance in the living room. Herbst said
Damage to the cabin is estimated to be $48,000.
Brinnon Fire Department used two fire engines, two water tenders, an aid unit and 10 firefighters in the effort, Herbst said.
Hamma Hamma Fire Department, Quilcene Fire Department and Mason County Public Utility District assisted.
