Residential Structure Fire reported in Paso Robles
– On Saturday, March 3 at approximately 11:30 p.m. the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to a report of a residential structure fire in the 2000 block of Vista Oaks Way in Paso Robles.
First arriving firefighters found smoke and fire coming from an exterior wall and extending into the attic. Firefighters were able to confine the fire to the area of origin and worked to prevent smoke and water damage to the remainder of the structure.
A mother and two children, all of whom were able to safely evacuate prior to our arrival, occupied the residence at the time of the fire.
Two fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, one fire engine and one Battalion Chief from Cal Fire / SLO County, one fire engine from Templeton Fire, and one fire engine from Atascadero Fire all responded to assist. A total of 16 firefighters responded to the incident with additional assistance from both Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.
The cause of the fire appears to be from an in-use wood burning fireplace. The Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services reminds all residents to ensure they have working smoke detectors, as well as, annually clean and inspect all wood burning stoves and fireplaces.
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