Crime & Safety
Family, And Their Cats, Saved By Littleton Fire Rescue
Three family members escaped an early morning blaze in the basement of their home, thanks to smoke alarms, fire officials said.
HIGHLANDS RANCH – Three family members and two cats made it out of a Highlands Ranch home that caught fire early Tuesday morning. Firefighters credited smoke detectors for the family's ability to escape the blaze.
The 911 call came in around 1:20 a.m., according to a South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman. The blaze started in the basement, investigators said.
Littleton Fire Department crews were on the scene at 532 Northridge Rd. to help family members evacuate. Firefighters administered oxygen to the family pets, who were then taken by Douglas County sheriff's officers to an animal emergency veterinarian. The fate of the cats was unknown Tuesday morning.
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The fire was struck by 1:57 a.m.
Littleton Fire handled most of the action, coordinating with South Metro Fire Rescue. The two agencies are working together in anticipation of a consolidation of services and merger that will take place later this year.
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Northridge Update - Firefighters rescued 2 cats and treated them with oxygen, @dcsheriff transported them to an animal ER for further care. Smoke alarms woke the family of 3 inside who escaped without injuries. Cause under investigation. #smokealarmssavelives pic.twitter.com/MFwqSuMq3d
— Littleton Fire (@Littleton_Fire) July 31, 2018
Images via Littleton Fire Rescue
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