A family is temporarily homeless following a fire in Twentynine Palms Monday afternoon. Fire crews were called to the 72100 block of Sunnyslope Drive at 12:20 p.m. where an exterior fire had spread to the single-story home.
Firefighters completed an attack, searching for any potential victims. Crews were able to knock the fire down in about 20 minutes. Once the fire was knocked down, firefighters shifted their efforts on salvaging personal belongings and working on extinguishment. They managed to save multiple military medals and memorabilia for the resident. The resident was a decorated veteran between who served in the United States Marines.
Red Cross was notified to assist the two occupants with a Supplying Aid to Victims of Emergency (SAVE) card, which was also provided by #SBCoFD. The card is pre-loaded with money to aid in the post fire recovery.
While working on overhaul, one firefighter was injured. The injury was minor in nature and he was treated and released. The cause of the fire is under investigation by San Bernardino County Fire Investigators.
