PIERRE — Fire caused serious damage to a residence in Pierre Thursday night. The Pierre Fire Department responded to the call just before five p.m….
Fire Chief Ian Paul says no one was injured however one family pet, a cat died of smoke inhalation. Damage to the structure is serious…
Paul says smoke visible by arriving firefighters can help in putting a blaze out…
The fire is under investigation but Paul says it does not appear suspicious and is likely accidental. Paul added firefighters had access to a fire hydrant that had been cleared of snow in the neighborhood which helped fire crews battle the blaze faster.
