Family of four, several pets escape early morning fire at Carson City residence
The Carson City Fire Department was called to a house fire early Wednesday morning in the 3300 block of Orovada in southeast Carson City. A family of four and several pets escaped the blaze.
The first fire engine arrived at 2:48 a.m. with firefighters having observed heavy flames from the attached garage of a house. Firefighters took actions to rapidly extinguish the fire and ensure all occupants were safe, said Carson City Fire Chief Sean Slamon.
The occupants and several pets escaped the fire. One occupant had a minor injury and declined medical treatment. The fire was confined to the garage with damage estimated at $60,000, said Slamon.
The four occupants and several pets were displaced due to smoke and fire damage. A total of 15 firefighters battled the blaze. The cause is under investigation.