Fire scorches West Covina home
WEST COVINA -- Four people were displaced early Sunday after a fire broke out in the attic of their home, authorities said.
Firefighters responded to the call shortly before 8 a.m. and ushered four residents out of the burning home, West Covina Fire Department Capt. Cory Cisneros said. Officials also rescued two dogs from the house at 1326 East Idahome Street.
One firefighter suffered a minor shoulder injury while battling the blaze, the captain added.
The blaze spread through the attic of the house and caused about $36,000 worth of damage, fire officials said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
Firefighters responded to the call shortly before 8 a.m. and ushered four residents out of the burning home, West Covina Fire Department Capt. Cory Cisneros said. Officials also rescued two dogs from the house at 1326 East Idahome Street.
One firefighter suffered a minor shoulder injury while battling the blaze, the captain added.
The blaze spread through the attic of the house and caused about $36,000 worth of damage, fire officials said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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