For the Reporter
Firefighters from the Valley Regional Fire Authority extinguished a house fire in Lakeland Hills on Monday afternoon.
VRFA crews were dispatched to a report of a fire in a bedroom in the 6100 block of Thomas Court Southeast in the Lakeland Hills area of Auburn around 3 p.m. The first arriving engine crew found smoke and flames showing on the second floor of the residence.
All residents were able to evacuate before fire crews arrived. Five people living in the home were displaced and were assisted by a family member. No injuries to firefighters or civilians were reported.
East Pierce Fire & Rescue and King County Medic One also were dispatched.
The fire is under investigation.