GUELPH -- A Saturday evening fire just outside of Guelph has made a house unlivable, as a family is looking for their dog who is believed to have run away.
Fire crews were called to the scene on Wellington Road 124 east of the Royal City around 5:30 p.m.
"There were no occupants at home at the time of the fire, but a passerby had called 911," said Matt Valeriote with Guelph Fire. "The east section of the house was fully involved with fire and flames were venting through the roof [when firefighters arrived]."
Power was shut off to deal with the fire, but has been restored.
Officials say no one was hurt, but the house is no longer livable.
"Dollar wise at this point I'm going to say a damage estimate of probably $500,000," said Valeriote.
There were two dogs home at the time of the fire. They escaped uninjured and one stayed, but the other ran away.
Owner Kendra Mace said the dog, named Macy, was likely spooked by the fire. She was last seen in the area of Eastview Community Park wearing a bright pink collar.
"We're spending our nights out searching. Hopefully when it's quiet and there's not as many people around, she'll poke her head out from somewhere and we'll find her," Mace said.
The cause of the fire is still being determined, as investigators were back on scene Sunday.
The family has been sharing photos of their dog Macy online in hopes someone sees her and can help bring her home.
With reporting from CTV Kitchener's Krista Simspon
