Two residents died and a third escaped early Monday as a 2-alarm fire damaged three units at a Walnut Creek townhouse complex.
Less than two hours later, the fire was under control, but not before it claim the lives of two of the residents. A third victim escaped and was treated at scene.The identities of the two victims was being withheld pending notification of next of kin. Contra Costa County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Chris Bachman said the residents died inside the home.
Fire was contained to three units and its cause remains under investigation. There was damage to townhomes on either side of the condominium, but no other injuries were reported.© 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Bay City News Service contributed to this report.Please enter email address to continue
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