FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis (760) 705-7122

On August 24, 2021, at approximately 02:55 a.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in the area of the 800 block of Inspiration Lane and dispatched a structure fire response. The first arriving engine reported a single story, single family residence with light smoke coming from the front door. Due to the potential for the fire to spread and the threat to life and property a working fire upgrade was requested.

Aggressive action by the firefighters contained and controlled a small oven and kitchen fire in its incipient phase in approximately 14 minutes. The home sustained minor fire damage to the kitchen area. There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians. In all 4 fire engines, 1 truck company, 1 rescue ambulance and 2 Battalion Chiefs responded to the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Residents were alerted by the smell of smoke. ** Safety Reminder: Ensure that working smoke alarms are installed and are regularly maintained. **

More information about smoke alarms can be found at https://fire.escondido.org/smoke-alarms