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.