A slew of items filled the area between the two burning structures. Photo/Provided

A fire in South Lake Tahoe on Monday morning claimed the life a dog and caused substantial damage to one of two buildings that were ablaze.

“We have determined that the fire started in the travel trailer located between the two buildings on the property,” Fire Chief Jeff Meston told Lake Tahoe News. “The exact cause is unknown, but our investigation will remain open should some new information become available.”

Police were able to get the residents out of the Kubel Street dwelling just after it was called in about 6:54am June 27. They then left in an RV.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report