Fire damages house in southwestern part of Denver metro area

A fire heavily damaged a house in the southwestern part of the Denver metro area early Thursday afternoon. The heat from the fire also damaged structures on either side of the home.

 
The house is located on on South Jellison Court, not far from Kipling Parkway and South Garrison Street.

Officials from West Metro Fire said several pets were reported missing after the fire. No people were hurt.

So far it's not clear how the fire started.