Mobile Home Fire in El Cajon

El Cajon……At approximately 5:30 p.m. Monday evening, Heartland Fire & Rescue crews, assisted by crews from Cal Fire – San Miguel, were dispatched to reports of a shed on fire, in the 1100 block of E. Main Street in El Cajon at the Safari Mobile Home Park. Fire crews arrived within four minutes to discover an exterior yard shed on fire next to a single wide mobile home. The fire extended to the interior of the home. Crews were able to control the fire within 10 minutes and keep it from spreading to any adjacent structures. Four cats were rescued from inside the structure.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation. There was nobody inside the residence at the time of the fire and no occupant or firefighter injuries were reported. Estimated damage for the structure and contents is estimated at $40,000.
 
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Date: 05/22/17                                                                      Public Information Officer
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