BRUIN — No people were injured, but two dogs died in a house fire late Saturday night, according to the Bruin Volunteer Fire Department.

The single-story house at 237 School St. was destroyed in the blaze that started about 10:30 p.m. while owners Jim and Debbie Easley were away for the evening.

The state police fire marshal is investigating what started the fire, which is not believed to be suspicious, authorities said.

A neighbor spotted the fire and called 911. Bruin Fire Chief Tim Slagle was first to get to the house, which is next to Bruin Lanes bowling alley.

“It was fully involved,” he said.

The smoke and flames were too intense to consider an interior attack.

Firefighters from Petrolia, Chicora, Parker and Emlenton eventually joined in the battle that used water and foam. The flames were knocked down in 10 to 15 minutes.

Slagle said it appeared the blaze started in the center of the house, in the area of the kitchen.

While most of the house was gutted, a quarter of the home, containing a bedroom and storage room, and an unattached garage, were saved, Slagle said.

Damage to the structure and contents are estimated at $100,000. It was not immediately known if the home was insured.

The Easleys were reportedly planning to seek temporary housing with relatives.

Trooper David Jungling, fire marshal at the Butler barracks, was to begin his investigation today.

Bruin firefighters returned to their station about 2:15 a.m. But the fire rekindled twice, sending crews back out Sunday morning.