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One in critical condition, another in serious condition after Aurora house fire

Two people - one of whom was in critical condition - suffered smoke inhalation Friday during a midday house fire that left the home uninhabitable, officials said Monday.

Fire crews responded at 12:22 p.m. Friday to the 1000 block of Sard Avenue, according to a news release from the Aurora Fire Department.

The other person who was hospitalized was in serious condition, the news release said.

Firefighters rescued a dog from inside the house.

The fire caused an estimated $50,000 in damage, and the cause is under investigation.

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