Fire Last Week at Home Caused $150K in Damage, Cause Still Under Investigation

A large fire at a San Pablo home last week that is still being investigated caused an estimated $150,000 in damage, Contra Costa Fire Protection District officials said today. Fire Inspector George Laing said San Pablo police are following up with a person of interest in connection with the blaze, which was reported shortly after 2:30 p.m. Tuesday.

The fire started outside a home in the 2200 block of Sutter Avenue but expanded to the two-story residence’s interior, fire officials said. Though it was knocked down in around 20 minutes, the home was a total loss. Five residents were reportedly displaced after the fire. The American Red Cross was called to assist them.

Laing said Tuesday that drug paraphernalia, cigarettes, a heater and other items found at the scene may have caused the fire. Police are also interviewing a person of interest as part of the investigation, Laing said. It was not confirmed that the fire was being considered an arson.

By Bay City News

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