A Yucca Valley family is working with the Red Cross following a fire that took their home and the lives of their cats. Last night (March 20) just before 11 p.m., San Bernardino County Fire crews were dispatched to a reported residential structure fire in the 7600 block of Acoma Trail in Yucca Valley. Multiple 911 callers witnessed smoke and fire from a home.
According to Chief Michael McClintock, crews quickly arrived to find heavy smoke and fire showing from a single-story, single-family residence. Firefighters initiated a fire attack, working to keep the fire from spreading further through the home. Heavy winds fueled the fire, carrying smoke and embers to adjacent properties, threatening them. Arriving firefighters fought the fire both inside and on the roof, knocking the fire down in approximately 20 minutes. Two residents were outside prior to crews’ arrival. Unfortunately, three deceased cats were found inside the home. A fire investigator responded, and the fire remains under investigation. Thankfully, there were no injuries to the residents or firefighters according to Chief McClintock. The Red Cross was notified to assist with temporary housing and other assistance for the two displaced occupants.
San Bernardino County Fire responded with three Engines, a Medic Ambulance, Battalion Chief, and Fire Investigator. CALFIRE E3554 based out of Yucca Valley assisted as well.
