Early Sunday morning, a fire broke out in Rutherford, Napa Valley, engulfing an unoccupied two-story residence on Manley Lane, just off Highway 29. CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire swiftly responded to the call around 2 a.m.
Firefighters, upon arrival, focused on saving nearby structures, including a historic tank house, showcasing their rapid and strategic efforts, per the CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire.
(1/4) Just before 2 a.m., CAL FIRE/Napa County Fire responded to a residential structure fire on Manley Lane, just off Highway 29 in Rutherford. Engines arrived to a fully involved two-story residence that was unoccupied. pic.twitter.com/BPrnOgzjhg
— CAL FIRE LNU (@CALFIRELNU) November 26, 2023
The firefighting operation involved six engines, three water tenders, and a ladder truck, collaborating with the St. Helena Fire Department, @NapaSheriff, and AMR Napa. Fortunately, no human injuries were reported despite the intensity of the blaze.
Although the flames have been extinguished, firefighters continue to overhaul operations into the mid-morning hours to ensure complete control. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
