Residential structure fire in Paso Robles

On Sunday, February 24 at approximately 3:36 pm, the Paso Robles Department of Emergency Services responded to a residence on Bridgegate Lane for a reported structure fire. The sole occupant was unaware of the fire in an unattended area of the house until an operating smoke detector alarmed. The occupant exited the structure safely prior to firefighter arrival. First arriving firefighters found smoke inside the residence and confined the fire to a back bathroom. The fire was extinguished without any further damage to the remaining structure. Two fire engines and one Battalion Chief from Paso Robles responded. Under the City’s automatic aid agreements, 1 fire engine and 1 Battalion Chief from CAL FIRE/SLO County, 1 fire engine from Templeton Fire, and 1 engine from Atascadero Fire immediately responded. Additional on scene assistance was provided by the Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service. The fire was contained at approximately 3:48 pm. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.