Firefighters rescue cat during Mountlake Terrace kitchen fire Tuesday

Firefighters exiting the Mountlake Terrace home. (Photo courtesy South County Fire)

South County firefighters stopped a kitchen fire from spreading throughout a home in the 22100 block of 42nd Avenue West in Mountlake Terrace Tuesday and rescued a cat inside.

South County Fire spokesperson Christie Veley said the resident was alerted to the fire when she saw flames coming from the microwave, and she made it out safely.

The cause of the fire is being investigated. Damage is estimated at $50,000.

 

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