Firefighters contain residential fire on Pacific Avenue in Paso Robles
Fire quickly contained to the kitchen
– Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to a residential structure fire on Pacific Avenue at 9:06 a.m. on Saturday, April 19.
Firefighters arriving at the scene found smoke coming from attic vents and an active fire in the kitchen. One occupant was home at the time and sustained minor burns to the hand. No fire personnel were injured.
The fire was quickly contained to the kitchen before it could fully extend into the attic.
Two fire engines and one battalion chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the city’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and one battalion chief from Cal Fire and San Luis Obispo County responded, along with one additional requested engine. One engine from the Atascadero Fire also assisted.
The American Red Cross is providing housing assistance to the occupant while repairs are made to the structure.
