Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Fire officials say no one was home when a fire that destroyed a one-story residence in Carlisle Borough broke out Tuesday evening.

Union Fire Chief Dave Weaver said firefighters were called to a blaze at 522 Thornwood Lane around 7 p.m. Tuesday.

Weaver said the fire caused severe damage to the home’s interior and killed a dog that was trapped inside.

A Union Company firefighter at the scene reported shortness of breath and was taken to the hospital for evaluation, according to Weaver.