By Sharyn L. Decker
Lewis County Sirens news reporter
CHEHALIS – A two-story home south of Chehalis sustained substantial damage from a fire yesterday evening, but the occupants were unhurt, according to Lewis County Fire District 5.
Crews were called about 7:30 p.m. to a report of a kitchen fire at the 300 block of North Prairie Road, about two miles east of Interstate 5 and just north of U.S. Highway 12.
They saw light smoke rising from the second story and immediately began extinguishing the fire, according to Firefighter Maria Kennedy.
They were assisted by members of Lewis County Fire Districts 6 and 15.
Kennedy said that because the family had kept the inside doors closed, firefighters were able to contain the fire to the kitchen and common area.
Arrangements were made for the residents to stay with nearby family, according to Kennedy.