The Seattle Animal Shelter on 15th Ave West suffered damages from a fire contained in a commercial clothes dryer in the food preparation area. The fire on Sunday afternoon closed 15th Ave West for a short time.

No animals or people were injured and the animals housed in a room near the dryer were evacuated to a local veterinary clinic and will be placed in foster care. All other animals remain at the shelter. The fire did leave the shelter with lots of clean up and the need for supplies.

“We’re fortunate that there were no injuries. We did, however, lose our commercial dryer and all of the supplies in the laundry room and would greatly appreciate donations of blankets, towels and cat and dog toys,” said Shelter Director Don Jordan.

The shelter was closed today so they could clean up after the fire but it will reopen on Tuesday for adoptions and licensing.   Donations may be taken directly to the shelter.