An older homestead cabin in Wonder Valley is a total loss after a fire Tuesday afternoon. According to County Fire Battalion Chief Gary Bush, Wonder Valley fire fighters, assisted by Twentynine Palms Fire Department and Combat Center fire fighters, were called to a single family residence fire in the 88000 block of Raymond Drive at 4:29 p.m. Smoke and flames were visible, and 75 percent of the home was involved in the blaze, when the units arrived. Fire fighters had to tear down the ceilings and the walls to ensure the fire was completely out. The fire was considered under control about an hour later, at 5:36. The 800-square foot home is a total loss. There were no injuries. The cause of the fire is under investigation.
