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West Metro Fire Crews Battle Fire That Started Outside The Home, Moved To Attic

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4)- West Metro Fire Rescue crews battled a house fire that started outside the home and moved into the attic. Investigators believe children playing with fire in the backyard started the fire.

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The fire started at a home near 3rd and Sheridan in Lakewood. That's between 6th and Alameda.

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Residents inside the home were able to escape the flames.

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