The cause of a fire in a detached garage in Flamingo Heights early this morning is under investigation according to County fire Battalion Chief Donnie Viloria. Following a call to 911 of a fire with visible smoke and flames, county fire units from Yucca Mesa and Yucca Valley were dispatched at about 3 a.m. to Perris Street near the intersection of Old Woman Springs Road in Flamingo Heights. Arriving firefighters encountered a detached metal garage fully involved in flames and had the fire knocked down in about 12 minutes. The building, valued at approximately $70,000 is estimated to be a total loss. No injuries were reported; the residents were at home. The cause of the fire is unknown at this time.
