Fire damages home in Paso Robles
At approximately 3:40 pm on Friday, Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services was dispatched to a single-family residential structure fire at 441 Morgan Lane in Paso Robles.
The first fire engine reached the scene within approximately eight minutes. This initial fire crew reported smoke coming from the attached garage. The fire crew quickly determined the garage was actually converted to a separate living unit.
A neighbor was found attempting to extinguish the fire with a garden hose through a window on the side of the building. The resident evacuated prior to Emergency Services’ arrival.
Under the city’s automatic aid agreement, one engine from Cal Fire and one fire engine from Atascadero immediately responded. Emergency Services’ second fire engine also responded. In total, 12 firefighters and two battalion chiefs worked to quickly complete extinguishment and remove the water. Additional assistance was provided by San Luis Ambulance Service.
The fire’s cause was not immediately known. A resident sustained a minor injury, was evaluated on scene and released. Property damage was limited to approximately $8,000. No smoke detectors were located in the room of the fire.
