Firefighters Battle Heavily Involved House Fire In Carmichael

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CARMICHAEL (CBS13) — Firefighters battled a "heavily involved" house fire with arcing power lines in Carmichael.

Metro Fire said the fire attack happened on Bush Way.

#BushWy house fire is knocked down and home was reportedly unoccupied. Search is clear of victims. pic.twitter.com/tS3P9tWimR
— Metro Fire of Sacramento (@metrofirepio) August 15, 2019

Firefighters reported heavy fire in the attic.

#BushWy video of arching power line located in rear of home, which is a very dangerous condition for #Firefighters due to risk of electrocution pic.twitter.com/bUvbaK9G15
— Metro Fire of Sacramento (@metrofirepio) August 15, 2019

No injuries were reported in the fire. Some small dogs were rescued and given oxygen by firefighters.

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Firefighters said Wednesday night the fire was caused by a tree branch that fell onto a powerline, which detached from the home and sparked.