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2 people, 1 cat escape burning home in Centennial, large plume of black smoke visible over Colorado

2 people, 1 cat escape burning home in Centennial, large plume of black smoke visible
2 people, 1 cat escape burning home in Centennial, large plume of black smoke visible 00:26

Firefighters with South Metro Fire Rescue rushed to a burning home in Centennial on Wednesday morning. The fire broke out at a home in the 7400 block of S. Kit Carson Street about 11:30 a.m.

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South Metro Fire Rescue crews rushed to a burning home in Centennial on Wednesday morning.  South Metro Fire Rescue

When crews arrived, they found a large plume of black smoke rising from the flames. They immediately put water on the fire.

Two people and a cat escaped the flames unharmed. No other injuries have been reported. 

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Two people and a cat escaped a burning home in Centennial.  South Metro Fire Rescue

What caused the fire is being investigated. 

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