2 Injured In Sonoma County House Fire

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A man and woman were injured by a fire at a home in Santa Rosa early Thursday morning and two pets died due to smoke inhalation, fire officials said.

Firefighters responded at 3:50 a.m. March 2 to a report of a fire at 630 Derico Court, part of an eight-unit complex.

Three adults and an 11-year-old child got out of the home prior to firefighters arriving, but a man and woman suffered minor burns to the hands, face and torso and were taken to Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital for treatment, fire officials said.

Three cats and a rabbit were recovered from the home but two of the cats succumbed to smoke inhalation.

Fire crews extinguished the blaze within 20 minutes after it caused heavy damage to the garage, attic and kitchen of the home. The damage to the structure and contents of the home is estimated to be $150,000, fire
officials said.

The exact cause of the fire was not released by the fire department but it is believed to be accidental in nature.

The displaced residents have received assistance from the American Red Cross and the fire department, fire officials said.

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