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Firefighters Rescue 2 Dogs From Burning Apartment In Lakewood

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (CBS4) - Firefighters had to rescue two dogs after a fire at an apartment building in Lakewood. West Metro Fire shared video of smoke pouring from the roof of the small building near 12th and Allison.

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(credit: West Metro Fire)

Three people escaped, but one was taken to the hospital.

The apartment was heavily damaged. Investigators say the fire was accidental stemming from a problem with wiring.

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