No injuries were reported but a dog died during a fire at a residence northeast of Marne early this (Saturday) morning. Marne Fire Chief Josh Krause told KJAN news they were called out just before 5-a.m. to a reported kitchen fire at 57504 Dallas Road.

He said upon arrival, smoke and flames were visible in the kitchen area. Two adults in the home were awakened by the smoke and escaped safely. One of the family’s pet dogs also escaped, but the other ran back into the structure and was found on the second floor. Both residents were transported to CCMH by Medivac, for treatment of smoke inhalation.

Krause said they were able to get a quick knock down of the flames and were working on overhaul (taking care of hot spots, clean-up and ventilation), as of 7:15-a.m. He said the fire apparently started on the stove, after one of the residents had gotten up late at night and made a snack.

Atlantic Fire crews assisted at the scene.

Photo courtesy Mike Kennon, Cass County Emergency Mgmt. Coordinator.