Early Tuesday, a second-alarm fire engulfed a home and garage in Lemon Grove, San Diego, forcing ten residents out of their dwelling and leading to the injury of one firefighter. Authorities described the premises, located in the 3100 block of Chateau Way, as having hoarder-like conditions. Crews arrived at the scene after being alerted at around 5 a.m., as reported by Times of San Diego.
According to Heartland Fire & Rescue, the amassed materials within the home fueled the fire, thus necessitating a second alarm. One firefighter sustained a shoulder injury, and a dog present in the house was resuscitated using oxygen. Fortunately, none of the residents were harmed in the ordeal. The San Diego Sheriff’s bomb and arson squad has taken up the investigation into the cause of the fire.
In a similar account by Fox 5 San Diego, Heartland Fire and Rescue confirmed that the eleven individuals present, and inside the structure at the time of the fire, successfully evacuated without injury. The Red Cross has been requested to provide assistance to those displaced by the fire. The injured firefighter received medical attention at Sharp Grossmont Hospital for a minor shoulder injury.
It was also reported that one dog at the scene required oxygen, and its owner was present during its resuscitation. Animal Control was subsequently called in to assess the condition of the animal. At this time, no other injuries have been reported, and the exact cause of the fire is under investigation, as mentioned in the Fox 5 San Diego report.
