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Firefighters Rule Out Arson And Fireworks In Arvada Home Fires

ARVADA, Colo. (CBS4)- Fire investigators have ruled out arson and fireworks as they try to figure out what started a fire that badly damaged two homes in Arvada Sunday.

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Firefighters rush to put out a fire near 65th and Ward Rd. in Arvada on Sunday. (credit: Arvada Fire Dept.)

The fire burned a rental house near 65th and Ward Road, then spread to a neighboring home. Two firefighters remain hospitalized with burns to their arms and backs.

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Firefighters rush to put out a fire near 65th and Ward Rd. in Arvada on Sunday. (credit: Arvada Fire Dept.)

Investigators hope to find out what sparked the fire by the end of the week.

Additional Resources

The Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation has started a fund to help the firefighters who were hurt. Donations can be made to:

Colorado Professional Fire Fighters Foundation ATTN: Arvada Fire Fighters
2342 Broadway
Denver, CO 80205

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Firefighters rush to put out a fire near 65th and Ward Rd. in Arvada on Sunday. (credit: Arvada Fire Dept.)

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