Two people, pet killed in early morning fire at Denver metro area home

UPDATE: On Nov. 13, investigators with Adams County Fire determined the fire started on the wooden deck on the rear of the home. The suspected cause of the fire was determined by investigators to be a fire pit placed on a combustible surface. 

A house fire in a neighborhood in the Denver metro area that broke out early Sunday morning has claimed the lives of two people, as well as their pet.

Firefighters with Adams County Fire Rescue were called to the scene in the 800 block of Bronco Road around 1:49 a.m. Authorities say the home was fully engulfed in flames when crews arrived. Photos of the scene show the home suffered heavy damage in the blaze.

The fire department said two people and a dog were killed in the fire. They are working with the Adams County Sheriff's Office to investigate how it started.

Officials said they will release more information when it becomes available.