LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — Fire officials are revealing new details after a 77-year-old man was found dead inside a home that caught fire in Jefferson County over the weekend.
West Metro Fire Rescue said crews were called Sunday morning to a report of smoke coming from the residence on Owens Court near Lakewood. Investigators now believe the fire started from an oven being used to heat the home.
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Once firefighters arrived, they were met with heavy smoke and immediately began searching for anyone trapped inside.
Officials said conditions inside quickly created major challenges…