One firefighter was taken to the hospital after a residential fire burned two single-family homes in a Highlands Ranch neighborhood, according to South Metro Fire Rescue officials.
The two-alarm house fire in the 10200 block of Woodrose Lane in Douglas County started burning Thursday afternoon, South Metro officials said in a post on X. It was under control as of 3:15 p.m.
Two people and two firefighters were evaluated for “heat-related issues” by medics and one firefighter was taken to the hospital as a precaution, according to the agency.
Investigators believe the fire started outside between the two homes before spreading. Residents in both homes, including three dogs and a cat, were safely evacuated.
Update: 2 civilians and 2 Firefighters were checked out for heat related issues by Fire Medics, one firefighter was transported for precautionary measures due to heat.
Investigators from the SMFR Marshal’s Office are on scene working to determine the cause of the fire, initial… pic.twitter.com/OrBCoQjKTg— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) September 12, 2024
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