FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

Contact Battalion Chief Jeff Sargis (760) 705-7122

On September 11, 2022, at approximately 10:11 p.m., the Escondido Police and Fire Communication Center received a report of a possible fire in the area of the 1400 block of Katella Ct. and dispatched a structure fire response. The first arriving Company Officer reported a single story, single family residence with light smoke coming from the gable vent above the garage. Due to the potential for the fire to spread and the threat to life and property a working fire upgrade was requested.

Five residents and two dogs were alerted by the functioning smoke alarms and the odor of smoke in the home. Aggressive action by the firefighters contained and controlled the fire in approximately 15 minutes. The home sustained minor fire and smoke damage and 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.

A gift card was from the California Fire Foundation was provided for immediate emergency aid to the homeowner.