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3 rushed to Colorado hospital after escaping burning home in Westminster

Three people were rushed to the hospital after escaping a burning home in Westminster on Thursday morning. According to the Westminster Fire Department, firefighters rushed to the home near 100th Avenue and Federal Boulevard around 7 a.m.

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Crews were able to get control of the fire burning in the middle unit of a three-unit townhome. 

The three people were transported to the hospital after they self-evacuated, according to fire officials. They were being evaluated and treated for minor injuries. 

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Ron Cordova

What caused the fire is being investigated. 

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