(Atlantic, Iowa) – A residential fire in Atlantic Wednesday evening is believed to have been caused by an electrical issue between the basement and first floor of the home. Atlantic Fire Chief Tom Cappel explains what they encountered after crews were dispatch to 213 W. 14th Street, at around 7:02-p.m.

There were no injuries, as no one was at home, but a family dog succumbed to smoke inhalation. Crews were ventilating and rehabbing the scene until about 8:30-p.m.

Ric Hanson (Photo)