Overview
- Both July 5 blazes in Stonegate and Littleton have been fully contained with no serious injuries to people or pets.
- South Metro Fire Rescue joined Douglas County deputies and Littleton officers to evacuate residents and rescue multiple pets.
- Investigators found that embers from used fireworks stored in plastic bins triggered the fires at Pebblewood Court and South Crocker Way.
- The first fire destroyed a garage and vehicle and damaged an upstairs bedroom, while the second forced crews to cut ceiling holes to halt attic flames.
- Affected families remain displaced as they await repairs and officials continue to warn about safe fireworks disposal practices.