This Tahoe City house was fully engulfed when firefighters arrived. Photos/North Lake Tahoe Fire

Damage was severe, though no dollar amount has been placed on it.

An early morning fire Wednesday completely destroyed a house in Tahoe City.

The occupant and a dog got out without injury.

North Lake Tahoe Fire Protection District crews have not determined the cause of the fire in the 1800 block of Silver Tip Drive.

There was concern the fire would grow larger because flames shot into trees.

— Lake Tahoe News staff report