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Flames erupt inside Fairfield home leaving man hurt, firefighter burned

Firefighters rescued two dogs and a pet snake.
Credit: Fairfield Fire Department

FAIRFIELD, Calif. — A man was hurt and a firefighter burned after flames erupted inside of a Fairfield home shortly after midnight Saturday, fire crews said.

The fire broke out inside of a 2-story home in the 600 block of Hillside Drive around 12:06 a.m. Saturday, according to the Fairfield Fire Department. 

The fire, which also burned the home's patio and deck, caused an estimated $400,000 in damage.

Firefighters rescued a man, a pet snake and two cats from the burning home. First responders took the man to a hospital. At least one cat died during the blaze, firefighters said.

A firefighter reported a minor burn while battling the 2-alarm fire, but did not require medical care. Investigators say that they are looking into the cause of the fire, but that it appears to be accidental. 

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