Crime & Safety
Family, Pets Escape From Burning Castle Rock House
Firefighters battled a blaze that destroyed the roof of a multimillion dollar Castle Rock home. One emergency worker was injured.
CASTLE ROCK, CO -- Family members and pets escaped as a luxury home in Castle Rock caught fire Monday afternoon. The multi-million dollar home was located in the exclusive Castle Pines Village in the 600 block of Cliffgate Lane.
The fast-moving flames burned through the roof of the house, battled by 40 firefighters from South Metro Fire Rescue and Castle Rock Fire Department. Firefighters were able to prevent neighboring buildings and ground brush from burning.
One officer from Castle Pines Emergency Services was treated for smoke inhalation and a rolled ankle.
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The Douglas County Sheriff lifted fire restrictions for unincorporated Douglas County, but emergency workers warned residents to be vigilant.
Last week, three Castle Rock homeswere badly burned during very dry, windy weather.
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Crews starting to pack up from Cliffgate Fire. Although initial reports were of some sort of propane, we have investigators on scene to determine cause. Homeowner urges public that every second counts when you see smoke - don’t wait- get out. pic.twitter.com/EnwVOIpxry
— SouthMetroFireRescue (@SouthMetroPIO) April 30, 2018
Image via South Metro Fire Rescue.
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