DENVER (KDVR) — Aurora Fire Rescue extinguished a blaze inside a two-story, single-family home on South Uvalda Street Monday night , but took the opportunity to caution residents about accidental electrical fires from home heating systems.
At about 6:26 p.m., units arrived in the 400 block of South Uvalda Street and found light smoke within the home. Crews pulled down some ceiling drywall to assess the situation, the fire agency reported, and found an active fire in the attic space.
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No residents were injured — two adults and two dogs were displaced by the fire, but they were able to safely evacuate before crews were on scene. The Red Cross has been contacted to help with temporary accommodations.
Fire investigators determined the fire was accidental and originated in the attic.
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Aurora Fire Rescue shared images of ceiling drywall that was pulled down to expose an accidental fire that started in the attic. -
Aurora Fire Rescue shared images of ceiling drywall that was pulled down to expose an accidental fire that started in the attic.
