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2 occupants, 2 dogs, displaced after Citrus Heights house fire

A fire displaced a family of 2 and 2 dogs Saturday, Feb. 15. // Sac Metro Fire
A fire displaced a family of 2 and 2 dogs Saturday, Feb. 15. // Sac Metro Fire

By Sara Beth Williams–
Two occupants have been displaced by a fire that occurred Saturday morning, according to officials.

Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District responded to a house on Wildwood Way in Citrus Heights Saturday morning just before 10 a.m. to reports of smoke coming from the attic and chimney area. Fire crews were able to contain the blaze to the home and the incident is under investigation.

Two occupants were able to escape without injury and have been displaced. Two dogs were also able to escape and were found safely in the backyard, according to officials. A cat was not able to escape and died in the fire.

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