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Tipped-over candle causes $500K in damage to Lakewood home

LAKEWOOD, Colo. (KDVR) — West Metro Fire contained an accidental basement fire that caused half-a-million dollars worth of damage to a home on Lakeridge Road.

West Metro Fire first tweeted about the fire at 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. Residents were out of the home by the time first responders arrived.

Fire investigators said a candle that was tipped over in the basement started the fire, leading to smoke damage throughout the home.

Above are some images of the damage from West Metro Fire.