SEYMOUR — The fire marshal’s office in Seymour is investigating a fire that damaged a house Friday evening at 8 Clifton St.
No one was home when the fire started, according to initial emergency radio transmissions. Several dogs were rescued from the blaze. Seymour firefighters also responded to a small garage fire Thursday evening on Garden Street.
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Homeowner Peter Washenko Jr. contacted The Valley Indy through Facebook Saturday to express his gratitude to the Seymour firefighters and police who responded to the fire.
“In light of things, we were truly blessed that due to the quick action of our neighbors to call in the fire, and the amazing work of the SFD and SPD as they saved the lives of our four dogs and prevented the fire from completely destroying the home,” he said. “The amount of support and kindness and bravery from all the first responders and neighbors was absolutely incredible.”
Washenko and his family were at the grocery store when the fire started.
He said the fire started in a bathroom before spreading inside the walls. He and his wife have an 8‑month-old daughter and four dogs, all grateful for the response to the blaze, he said.
