Friday morning at 9:06 #SBCoFD crews were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 73500 Block of Raymond Drive in the City of Twentynine Palms. ME44 arrived on-scene in less than six minutes to find a single story, single family home with smoke and fire showing from multiple sides. ME44 initiated a fire attack utilizing a transitional attack, knocking the fire down in approximately 15 minutes. Once crews transitioned inside, they complete a primary search to ensure no victims were inside the structure. Crews limited the fire damage to one room, however multiple rooms received smoke and heat damage.
#SBCoFD responded with (2) Medic Engines, a Battalion Chief & a Fire Investigator. Combat Center Fire Department assisted with (2) Engines and a Chief Officer. The fire’s cause and origin is under investigation. Damage estimates were not available at the time of the release, but the home did receive heavy smoke and fire damage. Red Cross was requested to assist one displaced occupancy with temporary housing. One person was transported by Morongo Basin Ambulance to a local hospital, for an unrelated medical issue.
A heat source too close to combustibles is the leading factor contributing to the start of a winter home fire (15 percent). Give space heaters space. Keep all combustible materials away from portable and space heaters. Place all space heaters at least three feet from furniture, walls, curtains or anything else that could catch fire. Turn off space heaters when you leave home or go to bed. (Source FEMA)
