Ephrata structure fire kills two dogs

Two dogs died in a fire Sunday morning in Ephrata.

The Ephrata Fire Department responded at 5:30 a.m. to a structure fire at 54 F St. Flames were coming from the windows and a boat was on fire, but firefighters contained the blaze within an hour.

However, the fire also damaged the kitchen, living room, attic and the siding and windows on a neighboring home.

While neighbors pulled two dogs out of the house, two dogs died in the fire. None of the occupants were home, and no people were injured.

According to the Ephrata Fire Department, the fire likely came from the stove.

While the home is severely damaged, it isn’t a total loss. The family will be displaced while it is repaired.