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Smoke Alarms Help Family Escape Northwest OKC Garage Fire

Working smoke alarms alerted the family.

Overview

  • Firefighters reported that alarms woke the occupants to heavy smoke in the garage, and the family evacuated and flagged down a driver to call 911.
  • Crews contained the flames to the garage as storms passed through the area, and only minor smoke damage was reported inside the home.
  • No injuries were reported, and firefighters rescued two cats from the house.
  • Officials estimated the damage at about $10,000 based on an initial assessment.
  • The cause is under investigation after a resident told crews she had been burning sage before the fire.