Firefighters from Dallas Bay Volunteer Fire Department arrived on the scene of 6329 Sea Haven Drive to find a fire through the roof and a partial collapse of the home on Sunday night.
No one was home at the time of the fire. The family was driving home from the Washington, D.C. area after visiting family over the holidays. A dog did expire in the fire. Neighbors had been taking care of the dog while the family was out of town. No injuries were reported, but Hamilton County EMS was on the scene for any potential injuries.
The house is a total loss and valued at $350,000. The cause of the fire is undetermined and will be under investigation by the Hamilton County Sheriff's Office.