Monrovia house fire displaces residents
MONROVIA -- A house fire displaced a woman and four children and caused about $40,000 in damage to the home and its contents, officials said.
The blaze was reported about 8 p.m. at 1318 S. Magnolia Avenue, Monrovia Fire Department Capt. Dave Rapp said.
All five residents were able to get out of the home before firefighter arrived, he said.
The fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes, the captain said.
The displaced residents are staying with family members in the area, he added.
Two dogs kept as pets in the home were found unharmed, while two of four cats remained missing, Rapp said. The cats were not believed to have been injured or killed in the fire.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation, Rapp said, however it appeared to have originated near the home's hot water heater.
The blaze was reported about 8 p.m. at 1318 S. Magnolia Avenue, Monrovia Fire Department Capt. Dave Rapp said.
All five residents were able to get out of the home before firefighter arrived, he said.
The fire was extinguished in about 15 minutes, the captain said.
The displaced residents are staying with family members in the area, he added.
Two dogs kept as pets in the home were found unharmed, while two of four cats remained missing, Rapp said. The cats were not believed to have been injured or killed in the fire.
The cause of the fire remained under investigation, Rapp said, however it appeared to have originated near the home's hot water heater.
CONTRIBUTORS
|
| Frank Girardot, Metro Editor for the San Gabriel Valley Newspapers, brings you behind the yellow tape with takes on true crime, cold cases and more. This is also your forum to discuss crime, its impact on your neighborhood and how we cover it. Have any questions or tips? You can leave a comment here or e-mail Frank. |
|
|
Brian Day is the crime reporter for the San Gabriel Valley Newspaper group. E-mail Brian. |
Leave a comment