Fire in Monroe leaves 6 people and 8 dogs without a home
Oct 28, 2025, 3:07 PM
Firefighters rescued eight dogs--including six Husky puppies--from an early morning fire in Monroe. (Courtesy of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)
(Courtesy of Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue)
A fire in Monroe left a family of six — and their eight dogs — without a home Tuesday morning.
Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue arrived around 2 a.m. to find flames tearing through a home and trailer near 208th Place S.E. and Old Monroe-Duvall Highway.
There are no fire hydrants nearby, so crews had to truck water in up a steep dirt road.
The family got out of the house safely, and firefighters rescued six husky puppies and two adult huskies.
The family told firefighters the sounds and smells of the fire woke them up, as did flickering lights. However, there were apparently no smoke alarms heard when crews arrived.
“We are thankful that no one, residents or firefighters, was injured in this fire,” Snohomish Regional Fire & Rescue said in a Facebook post. “Although the family was able to be awakened by the fire, this incident serves as an important reminder of working smoke alarms. When seconds matter, smoke alarms provide a critical early warning and can save lives.”
The home is a total loss.
The Snohomish County Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.
Frank Lenzi is the News Director for KIRO Newsradio. Read more of his stories here.
