House fire in Pullman damages 40% of home, owner out of town; cause under investigation.

A house fire in Pullman left 40% of the home damaged, including the second floor, while its owner was out of town. The fire was reported due to smoke coming from the structure. Firefighters attacked the blaze from the back and front, and no injuries were reported. The home has been deemed uninhabitable by a city building inspector, and the cause of the fire is still under investigation.