House fire on Monday prompts lane closure on Sylvan Road

By Sara Beth Williams–
A fire broke out inside a home just after 10 a.m. Monday on a side street off Sylvan Road.

Citrus Heights police officers blocked off one lane of Sylvan Road for at least an hour after the fire, with Sylvan Creek Court observed to be almost entirely blocked by emergency vehicles on Monday morning. At least five fire trucks, plus additional medic, police, and battalion chief units were among the responding crews. A Metro Fire support unit with decontamination equipment was also on scene.

Damage to the home was largely held to the interior. Firefighters could be seen entering and exiting the garage, and a ladder was set up for roof access.

Neighbors reported that fire could be seen coming from a window and that fire crews had to cut into the structure. Parker Wilbourn, battalion chief with Sacramento Metro Fire said cutting into rooftops helps to draw smoke out of the interior.

Wilbourn said the fire was contained to a single room and part of the hallway, and one person was treated for smoke inhalation and transported to the hospital. Another occupant escaped without injury. CBS 13 reported a kitten inside the home was also rescued by firefighters.

Wilbourn reported that dispatching decontamination units is a standard procedure to reduce cancer exposure.

The fire remains under investigation.