A Rio Linda homeowner felt a wall growing warm to the touch and spotted an orange glow outside just before flames burst through a window early Monday morning, according to fire officials. The fire spread quickly from outside the home to inside, and the family escaped. One family dog did not survive.
Crews with the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to reports of a house fire around 4:50 a.m. at 567 U Street in Rio Linda, according to FOX40. The blaze was extinguished, but not before it caused major fire and smoke damage throughout the residence, per the same account.
Alarms Sound, Family Gets Out Safely
The homeowner described feeling a wall that was warm to the touch and noticing an orange glow outside before flames burst through a window, ABC10 reported, as reported by FOX40, describing the frightening moments just before the family fled. A window broke as the outside fire pushed into the home, fueling the blaze that crews later found already well-involved upon arrival.
Two adults sustained minor smoke inhalation but were evaluated and released at the scene, avoiding hospitalization, as noted by KCRA. Metro Fire crews treated both on site before confirming they did not need further medical care. Despite the family's escape, one dog died in the fire, and seven family members were displaced, FOX40 reported: FOX40. The home suffered major fire and smoke damage that left the seven displaced family members without a place to stay.
Cause Still Under Investigation
Crews are investigating the origin of the fire, though no cause had been determined, per a report from FOX40. A dog died and seven family members were displaced after the house fire.
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