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Colorado firefighters rush to 2 burning homes in Centennial

Updated on: June 5, 2024 / 6:16 PM MDT / CBS Colorado

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South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to two burning homes in Centennial on Wednesday afternoon. One person was injured in the fire.

South Metro Fire Rescue firefighters rushed to two burning homes in Centennial. CBS

Update: Firefighters are making good progress on the fire. One person was evaluated on scene and did not need to be transported to the hospital. pic.twitter.com/NeXgTqVO2I
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) June 5, 2024

Firefighters rushed to the fire at 6811 South Franklin Street about 3:30 p.m. Crews said the fire spread to a tree between the two homes and that's when it spread to the second home.

South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to two burning homes in Centennial on Wednesday afternoon. CBS

What caused the fire is being investigated.

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