Flames ravaged a commercial building in Santa Rosa late last night, prompting firefighters to battle a 2-alarm blaze that inflicted considerable damage on the property. According to a Facebook post by the Santa Rosa Fire Department, the fire was reported at 10:11 p.m. near Burbank Avenue and Liana Dr. A single-story, metal-clad barn, along with its attached living quarters, was found to be fully ablaze upon the rapid arrival of the fire brigade, which was under fiver minutes.
As the building was engulfed in flames, with high-piled storage inside adding fuel to the fire, additional fire engines were summoned. The fire crews mounted an aggressive exterior attack upon forcing entry into the building, and it took about half an hour to contain the embers that chewed through the structure. The interior, comprising both the barn and the living quarters, was left bearing the scars of significant smoke, heat, and fire damage. Once the flames were under control, firefighters conducted primary and secondary searches to ensure no one was trapped inside.
No injuries or fatalities were reported due to the incident, which remains under probe. The initial suspicion falling on a portable heater, believed to have ignited this fiery ordeal, lies under the scrutiny of fire investigators. The damage inflicted is estimated to be a steep $100,000. The Santa Rosa Fire Department's statement highlighted that crews labored for hours thereafter to chase down hot spots and remove the lingering threat of reignition.
The fire drew six engines, two ladder trucks, and an array of support units, including chief officers and a fire investigator, to the scene. One ambulance and an AMR Supervisor were also present, prepared for the worst.
