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9 People Escape From House Fire In North Highlands

NORTH HIGHLANDS (CBS13) – A fire at a North Highlands home early Tuesday morning is suspected to have been caused by a household appliance.

The scene is on Ward Avenue, just off of Jackson Street.

Fire crews say the nine people were able to escape safely from the home thanks to a smoke detector.

A pet turtle did not make it, crews say.

The fire is suspected to have been started by a refrigerator in the garage. Flames spread to the second story before crews were able to get a handle.

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