A quiet stretch of Twin Oaks Avenue in Citrus Heights turned into a fire scene twice in less than half a day, after the same home was hit by two separate blazes in under 12 hours. The house was damaged, but everyone inside got out safely both times, and firefighters stayed on scene to secure the property while investigators moved in to figure out what exactly went wrong.
Two Responses At The Same Address
According to the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District, crews first arrived around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday and found fire burning in the attic. After that incident was brought under control, firefighters cleared the scene. A second alarm from the same address came in at about 5:20 a.m., sending units back to find new flames on the home's main floor, which were quickly knocked down. Metro Fire reported no injuries in either incident.
What Crews Found
FOX40 reported that the house was in the middle of a remodeling project when the calls came in, a detail officials said complicated the scene and forced extra overhaul work to chase down any lingering hot spots. Between the two responses, firefighters secured the structure while investigators prepared to dig into the cause.
Investigation Underway
The district's fire-investigation team has begun interviewing witnesses and neighbors as part of a cause-and-origin probe, according to Metro Fire. Investigators are gathering statements and checking for any available video as they work to learn whether the two fires are connected or simply an unlucky coincidence.
Safety Reminder For Homeowners
According to FOX40, Metro Fire used the double-call night to repeat a familiar warning: working smoke alarms save lives. Officials urged residents to regularly test their detectors, keep escape routes clear and use extra caution around electrical and construction hazards during remodeling work. The agency is asking anyone with information about the Twin Oaks fires to contact Metro Fire investigators as the inquiry continues.
