PASO ROBLES, CA – On Friday, February 19 at approximately 1:50 p.m. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to 242 Pacific Avenue for a reported residential structure fire. Firefighters arrived on the scene scene to discover a fire inside the residence of a single story residential home with the fire extending into the attic. The fire was quickly contained and all occupants were able to evacuate safely. Two fire engines, one paramedic squad and two Battalion Chiefs from Paso Robles responded to the incident. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, two engines and one Battalion Chief from CAL FIRE/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero Fire immediately responded to assist. In total, 19 firefighters worked to contain the fire. Additional assistance was provided by the Paso Robles Police Department, PG&E and San Luis Ambulance Service. An investigation determined that the cause of the fire was faulty electrical. Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services would like to remind everyone of the importance of having working smoke detectors in each bedroom.
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