An unattended candle left burning on a covered patio set fire to and destroyed a Jefferson County home Wednesday morning.

Two people and their pets were evacuated from the burning home — 8043 West Polk Place in unincorporated Jefferson County near Littleton — around 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.

The fire was initially reported around 1:20 a.m., according to PulsePoint records.

By the time fire crews arrived, the back of the home was completely engulfed in flames, fire officials said.

The fire was under control by 2 a.m., but videos posted by South Metro Fire Rescue show the charred roof, walls and interior. In multiple sections, the video shows only support beams left standing.

No one was injured, and the two home occupants refused medical assistance after being checked out by paramedics on-scene, fire officials said.

West Metro Fire Rescue, the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol also responded to the early morning fire.

The American Red Cross of Colorado helped temporarily rehome the two residents and their pets, fire officials said.

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Originally Published: August 28, 2024 at 3:11 p.m.