FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis (760) 705-7122

On March 12, 2022 at approximately 5:25 p.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in the 2000 block of Garden Valley Glen in Escondido. The first arriving Captain reported a two story, duplex style residence with light smoke coming from the front door and nearby windows.

The home was equipped with a residential fire sprinkler system which kept the fire contained to a small area of the kitchen. Crews were on scene for an additional hour performing salvage, overall and removal of water from the sprinkler system discharge.

The cause of the fire is under investigation. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians during the incident.

Fire Safety Message: All homes should have working smoke alarms. They are inexpensive, reliable and proven to save lives!