2 people and a dog escape house fire in South Sacramento
SACRAMENTO -- Two people and a dog are safe after a fire broke out at the back of the house, which was located on 55th Street in south Sacramento.
There were two people in the house - a child and a babysitter - when the fire broke out early Tuesday afternoon, and both of them escaped through a front window.
Fire crews who responded to the scene not only knocked down the fire quickly, but also pulled out a dog.
Officials say the fire extended into the garage, but there was minimal smoke damage.
Structure fire, 5300 block of 55TH St. Crews arrived to find fire from the back of the house. Two occupants were home and escaped through a front window. No injuries and the cause is under investigation. pic.twitter.com/heAP633rpz
— Sacramento Fire Department (@SacFirePIO) February 21, 2023
The cause of the fire is yet to be confirmed, and an investigation is underway.