Orange County fire: 3 rescued from burning home, space heaters for cats could be cause
3 rescued after fire destroys home in Orange County
Three people were rescued from a home after it caught fire early Tuesday morning on Contoura Drive in Orange County, officials said.
ORANGE COUNTY, Fla. - Three people were rescued from a home after it caught fire early Tuesday morning in Orange County, officials said.
They were taken to local hospitals with non-life-threatening injuries. All fire crews are safe.
What we know:
The Orange County Fire Rescue Department said the blaze broke out around 4:15 a.m. at a residence on Contoura Drive off Maitland Boulevard.
Crews arrived to find intense flames shooting from the roof, as well as from the garage and front portion of the home. Firefighters quickly worked to knock down the aggressive blaze and bring it under control.
The fire chief stated that crews will stay on-site for most of the day to monitor for hotspots.
Crews are working to control a fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at a home on Contoura Drive in Orange County.
FOX 35’s Amanda McKenzie spoke to a neighbor at the scene, who said the three residents of the home were rescued by another neighbor.
Fire officials said two of the residents are being treated at the hospital for smoke inhalation, while the other is being treated for a minor burn.
What we don't know:
The state fire marshal will investigate the cause of the fire. However, according to a neighbor who ran in to help save the three people, the homeowner believes it may have been sparked by space heaters on their back outdoor patio, which were used to keep their eight cats warm at night.
What they're saying:
"We saw some cats out back, but, as far as the crews going in, they did a primary and secondary (search). We have not yet located any other cats at this point," the fire chief told reporters during a briefing.
Fire chief gives update on house fire
Three people were rescued from a home that caught fire early Tuesday on Contoura Drive in Orange County.
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No other homes were affected by the fire, but the house appears to be a total loss. The roof, walls, windows, and cars were destroyed.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.
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The Source: This story was written based on information shared by Orange County Fire Rescue and neighbors FOX 35 News spoke to at the scene.