SUMNER COUNTY —Two residents and their pets escaped a fire spread by strong winds on Tuesday.
Just after 7a.m., crews responded to a reported small shed fire, according to Mulvane Fire and Rescue.
First unit arrived and upgraded the alarm to a working structure fire. Strong winds had pushed the fire along the siding on the back of the home and up into the soffit of the house.
Neighbors pounded on the front door of the home and woke the occupants up. They were asleep in the basement and unaware of the fire.
Both occupants and two dogs escaped the fire without injuries
The fire appears to have accidentally started by a heat lamp in a backyard shed, according to Mulvane Fire and Rescue. Officials have not released an estimate of damage.