SILVERDALE – No one was hurt in a residential structure fire that broke out at a suburban two-story home at 11000 Peony Place NW in Silverdale March 24.

Upon arrival, firefighters observed smoke coming from the backside of the home and a second alarm was called. Firefighters entered the home and located the fire in the first floor kitchen. The fire was extinguished and a hole was cut in the roof to ventilate the structure.

There was nobody home at the time of the fire.

Several fire engines were parked at the scene and numerous area residents watched as firefighters pulled fire hoses and hauled ladders.

A neighbor had called 911 to report the fire around 3:25 p.m.

She was walking to pick up her son from school and heard the smoke alarms going off. She saw smoke coming from an open window on the second floor and could see the blinds melting in several of the windows.

Fire damage was contained to the kitchen, but there is extensive smoke and heat damage throughout the structure.

The county fire marshal later determined the cause of the fire was unattended cooking.

Cooking is the number one cause of fires and unattended cooking is the leading contributing factor. CKFR advises residents to stay in the kitchen while cooking and to avoid distractions.

Navy Region Northwest and Puget Sound Energy also responded to the call.

CKF&R advised area residents to make sure they have working smoke alarms in their homes and also have a home fire escape plan. Test alarms monthly and replace batteries twice a year, or install 10-year lithium batteries.