A man was burned while trying to put out a fire that completely destroyed his house in Centennial today.
The man was taken to University Hospital, said Bob Smith, South Metro Fire Rescue spokesman. His condition is not known, but he was able to speak with emergency workers on the way to the hospital.
The man was home alone when the fire broke out in the basement just before noon at the home in the 8200 block of South Krameria Way, Smith said.
Firefighters tried to enter the home, but the blaze was too hot, he said.
A total of 29 firefighters from several departments fought the blaze.
“Part of the roof collapsed,” Smith said. “It’s a total loss.”
The cause of the fire is under investigation, he said.
Kirk Mitchell: 303-954-1206 or kmitchell@denverpost.com
