A duplex on Salinas Place caught fire yesterday afternoon after the residents left a candle unattended inside the home. Photo by Victor Maccharoli.
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Duplex fire possibly caused by unattended candle
Flames damaged a duplex on Salinas Place yesterday afternoon after the residents apparently left a candle unattended inside the home, fire officials said.
Reports of a structure fire brought authorities to 1319 Salinas Place at 4:47 p.m., where fire crews discovered heavy smoke and flames coming from the rear portion of a duplex. Firefighters extinguished the blaze and completed a search of the residence within 22 minutes after arriving on the scene, City Fire Capt. Mike de Ponce said.
“They got to work pretty quick,” he said.
No residents or firefighters were injured in the blaze, although fire officials said there were reports that a dog died in the fire. Firefighters and an investigator remained on scene into evening hours to complete the cleanup and salvage process.
“On-scene reports indicate it was an unattended candle,” de Ponce said.
Authorities said the residents had apparently attempted to extinguish the fire with a garden hose. Police officers arrived on the scene first and got the residents out of the home, de Ponce said, and fire crews arrived moments later.
He stressed the importance of keeping a watchful eye on candles, noting that the fire department has already handled a previous structure fire involving an unattended candle several weeks ago.
“This is the time of the year that we get these types of things,” de Ponce said. “Leaving burning candles unattended is not recommended.”
Comment on this article
Not surprised : 11/25/2009
Illegal Aliens + Candles = House on Fire.
You do the math
Pissed Off
pissed off : 11/25/2009
Ur an a$$!!!
sb3
Not surprised...on how ignorant people can be... : 11/25/2009
I'd like to know what article you're reading, or did I miss something? No where in the article did I read illegal aliens were responsible for the fire. Is it possible you have special powers that allow you to "know the facts."? Hmmm if that's the case any thoughts on tonights winning lotto #'s? Or maybe next time you can warn the fire department ahead of time of the next fire to be started by a candle owned by an illegal alien.
Tayler_SB
I'll explain it, Tayler_SB : 11/25/2009
"Pissed Off" is assuming that, given the location and Latinos' fondness for votive candles, it probably was a Latino household, and therefore there's a decent chance that illegals were involved. Bigoted to declare that as fact, sure, but not an unreasonable assumption to make.
Baghdad Bob
As***** : 11/28/2009
Well I hope a illegal alien that probably works for you leaves a candle on at your house with you in it while your house burns to pieces, because ignorant bastards like you dont deserve to live!! So F OFF!!
Ignorant As* : 11/29/2009
Can you do math???? Cause you can't read...... Karma is not on your side .... wow look out for what you deserve..... warn your family ... or are they just as dumb as you..... hoew do you live with yourself... Happy Holidays Everyone else...
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