Fire Damages Duplex In Oceanside

OCEANSIDE, CA — A duplex received significant damage in a fire that was brought under control by Oceanside Fire Department crews in 25 minutes.

Fire broke out at a residential duplex in the 300 block of Magdalena Drive at 3:05 p.m. Thursday, according to OFD Battalion Chief Wes McGee.

About six minutes after the fire was reported, the first arriving fire engine crew saw heavy smoke and flames engulfing the rear side of the duplex, McGee said. Firefighters cut holes in the roof to let the super-heated gases and smoke out of the structure in order to help inside crews combat the fire.

The firefighters ensured the safety of all occupants, who had already evacuated before the crews arrived. There were no injuries reported, and all residents were given help from the Red Cross.

The fire originated in the rear of the structure and caused significant damage and resulted in the displacement of three adults and three children. The cause of the fire was under investigation by Oceanside fire investigators.

— City News Service