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Crews were called at approximately 1 a.m. on Sunday, April 9 to a two-story home in the 9600 block of Whetstone Drive, where three people were trapped inside after a blaze broke out in the back of the home.
Firefighters were able to rescue all three people inside, one of whom was hospitalized with what were described as life-threatening injuries. Their condition was not immediately available on Sunday, April 9.
It took a team of approximately 75 firefighters to get the flames under control, one of whom was injured battling the blaze during chilly, tricky conditions. All crews were cleared as of 5:30 a.m. on Sunday morning.
Three dogs also died in the fire, and the family was displaced.
The initial investigation determined that the fire was likely accidental and caused by a malfunctioning or failure of lamp or cord. The damage is estimated at $750,000, according to officials.
Following the fire, firefighters were in the Whetstone neighborhood going door-to-door to check smoke alarms and discuss other fire safety issues.
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