Amador County – A house fire in Pioneer Thursday evening was subdued quickly thanks to quick action by firefighters already near the scene. The fire started late Thursday on a home off of Susan Lane in Pioneer. The initial response was by Battalion 10 of the Amador Fire Protection District, followed shortly by assistance from CALFIRE. Firefighter’s utilized skills they’ve acquired through frequent training exercises to battle the blaze. Local residents on scene also assisted in the effort. In the end, a major portion of the home was severely damaged. One bright note is that the family dog, feared lost in the blaze, was found hiding under a bed and reunited with the family.The Red Cross was called in to provide housing and assistance to the family. Firefighters are investigating the cause of the blaze. Story by Alex Lane and Bill Lavallie This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.