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Draper family escapes massive house fire unharmed, crews investigating cause

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DRAPER, Utah - Authorities are investigating what sparked an inferno at a Draper family's home early Monday morning.

Officials said the family was able to get out unharmed after a fire alarm woke them up at about 5:30 a.m.

Fire crews said the fire started in the garage near 2100 E. Pioneer Rd. but authorities have not confirmed what started it.

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Here's what one viewer saw during her morning hike in #Draper. @fox13now pic.twitter.com/pl7FKBu2TC

— Tamara Vaifanua (@TamaraVaifanua) June 1, 2015

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Fire investigators say estimated damages is $2 million. Home built in 2008. 6000 square foot home. #gdu

— Tamara Vaifanua (@TamaraVaifanua) June 1, 2015

Several units on scene. Still seeing a lot of flames. #GDU pic.twitter.com/E14dywWRDU

— Tamara Vaifanua (@TamaraVaifanua) June 1, 2015

Fire investigators believe fire started in garage. Not sure about cause. #gdu

— Tamara Vaifanua (@TamaraVaifanua) June 1, 2015

Fire officials say crews are in defensive mode. The challenge with this fire is that it's on such large property. Home is isolated. #gdu

— Tamara Vaifanua (@TamaraVaifanua) June 1, 2015

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Draper family escapes massive house fire unharmed, crews investigating cause

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