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A fire gutted a vacant two-story home in the Fruitridge neighborhood this morning, according to Sacramento Fire Capt. Jim Doucette.
The fire was quickly controlled, and no one was injured. However, firefighters were concerned about victims potentially being trapped inside because of security bars on the windows of the home, Doucette said.
Firefighters entered the home, and found no one inside. But Doucette warned that people should reconsider the use of safety bars on windows unless they have a safety release on them.
Some bars include a device, such as a pedal, that allows residents to release the bars from the inside of the home in the case of emergency, Doucette said.
Firefighters have the ability to remove bars from the outside, but it takes time, Doucette said.
"If you're trapped inside, it's usually too late," he said.
The cause of this morning's fire is unknown and is being investigated.
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The fire was quickly controlled, and no one was injured. However, firefighters were concerned about victims potentially being trapped inside because of security bars on the windows of the home, Doucette said.
Firefighters entered the home, and found no one inside. But Doucette warned that people should reconsider the use of safety bars on windows unless they have a safety release on them.
Some bars include a device, such as a pedal, that allows residents to release the bars from the inside of the home in the case of emergency, Doucette said.
Firefighters have the ability to remove bars from the outside, but it takes time, Doucette said.
"If you're trapped inside, it's usually too late," he said.
The cause of this morning's fire is unknown and is being investigated.
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