A family of five has been displaced after a fire sparked inside of their home just after 2 a.m., fire officials said.
Deputy Chief Dave Lord said firefighters responded to the 8100 block of Merione Drive to find the two-story home fully engulfed in flames.
The residents were awoken shortly before the fire and were able to escape the blaze without injuries, Lord said.
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Damage caused by the fire is estimated at more than $100,000 and the entire house was destroyed, Lord said. The cause of the fire is still under investigation, he added.
The fire was contained after 55 minutes, Lord said.
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There were no injuries to firefighters or victims, but Lord said the residents may have lost a family dog to the blaze. Red Cross is assisting the family, he added.
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