Napa Fire Destroys House, Kills Family Dog

A house was destroyed and a family dog killed in a fire this morning in unincorporated Napa County east of Napa, according to fire officials.

The fire on the 1100 block of Green Valley Road was reported shortly before 9:30 a.m., according to the Napa County Fire Department.

A total of 25 personnel responded to the fire, including nine fire engines and water tenders and two battalion chiefs.

The house was completely destroyed, with damage estimated at around $500,000, fire officials said. Firefighters remained on the scene Saturday afternoon mopping up at the scene.

There were no injuries, but the family dog died in the fire. The Red Cross and the Sheriff's Office chaplain were called to the scene to assist the family.

The fire's cause remains under investigation.