House fire knocked down in Paso Robles

On Thursday, August 2 at 2pm, Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to 305 Santa Fe Aveneue for a reported residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived at the scene within 3 minutes to discover heavy fire emitting from the residence and fire extending into 2 neighboring residential structures. Two vehicles also sustained fire damage. Two of the structures were occupied at the time of the fire. All of the occupants were able to evacuate safely. No community members were injured and 1 firefighter received minor burns. In total, 5 residents were displaced from their homes. Two fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and one Battalion Chief from CAL FIRE/SLO County, one engine from Atascadero Fire and one engine from Templeton Fire immediately responded to assist. Under the City’s mutual aid agreement, five additional engines were requested to assist with extinguishing the blaze. 32 firefighters worked to contain the fire. Additional assistance was provided by Camp Roberts Fire, Paso Robles Police Department, Water Department, Building Department and San Luis Ambulance Service. The fire was contained at approximately 3:15 PM. The cause of the fire is under investigation.