Poudre 2nd Alarm Fire

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At 18:50 on December 30th, 2023 Poudre Fire Authority responded to a structure fire in the 4000 block of S. Taft Hill Rd. in Fort Collins. Rescue 4 was the first on scene and saw large amounts of smoke emanating from a home as they conducted their initial sweep. Crews then entered the home through the front door, discovering two victims and a deceased canine. Crews immediately removed the victims, then began extinguishing the fire in the living room and kitchen. A 2nd alarm was called before the fire was put under control. Both victims were transported to a local hospital. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. Additional information provided by Poudre Fire Authority

Fort Collins Police Department & UCHealth EMS

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