Two people escape fire that destroyed Bonney Lake home

BONNEY LAKE, Wash. -- Two people escaped a home that burned down Tuesday in Bonney Lake.

According to East Pierce Fire and Rescue, crews were called around 12:30 a.m. to the 11000 block of 199th Ave. E.

The home was fully involved when firefighters arrived. Officials said both residents had already made it out safely.

“It was a nasty, nasty fire,” said Acting Battalion Chief Tim McCoy.

Seven fire engines battled the fire that destroyed the 1,350 square foot home. Crews were able to keep the fire from spreading to any other homes.

The cause is still under investigation.