OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – The Oklahoma City Fire Department battled a house fire Thursday morning.
According to OKCFD, crews responded to a home near Hefner Rd. and Council Rd. around 1 a.m. Upon arrival, they found smoke coming from the roof.
Two adults, three children and their dog made it out safely. No injuries have been reported.
“No injuries, yeah, even the dog made it out,” said District Chief Jeff Chappell with OKCFD. “EMSA has been great to work with, the dog and the three kids have been hanging out in blankets on EMSA’s cot.”
Firefighters were able to knock the fire down, but the home was left with extensive damage.
The fire began in a bathroom after a space heater was left unattended near a closet. The estimated cost of damage is $65,000, according to OKCFD.
OKCFD want to remind residents of space heater safety:
- Space Heater should be turned off and unplugged when you leave the room or go to bed.
- Choose a heater with a thermostat and overheat protection.
- Keep the heater at least 3 feet away from anything that can burn.
