Crime & Safety
Commerce City Fire: Two Girls Injured
The incident happened just after 6 Tuesday morning on the 6900 block of Weiman Court.
An explosion at a home in Commerce City caused a flash fire that burned two girls, the South Adams County Fire Department said Tuesday.
It happened around 6:15 in the morning on the 6900 block of Weiman Court.
The girls - both of whom are expected to be okay - were taken to Children's Hospital Colorado where they are being treated for burns to their hands and faces.
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The girls - ages 11 and 15 - were two of ten people from the duplex displaced by the fire.
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Officials believe the fire may have been caused by a buildup of methane has.
Photo South Adams County Fire Department
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