A Daly City community was left reeling after a fire in an accessory dwelling unit attached to a two-story home broke out. The North County Fire Authority reported that the blaze started early morning on March 19, throwing the neighborhood into disarray.

Firefighters were deployed to the scene at 190 E. Vista Avenue after smoke was spotted billowing from the property. Six fire companies, two chief officers, and two fire investigators responded to the distress call at 8:35 a.m. Upon arrival, crews discovered an active fire. They quickly sprang into action, ensuring the home's occupants had evacuated safely and initiating a search and rescue operation to confirm no individuals were left inside the inferno's reach.

The fire, which was swiftly tackled, caused major damage to the accessory unit and filled the home with smoke, affecting the larger structure. One resident was hospitalized for smoke inhalation after self-evacuating the premises, as per a statement made by the North County Fire Authority. The firefighters' efforts on the scene extended over three hours as they worked diligently to prevent the fire from reigniting and conducted thorough salvage operations. No firefighter or public injuries were reported during the incident.

As a result of the conflagration, eight people were displaced from their homes, seeking refuge with nearby family members. The cause of the fire has been traced back to electrical extension cords that were overloaded and obscured by clothing and assorted flammable materials. The North County Fire Authority reminds the public of the dangers of overloading power extension cords and advocates for the critical placement and maintenance of smoke alarms in homes.