Accidental Fire in Bedroom Displaces Residents, Guests in Fremont

An accidental fire at a home in Fremont overnight displaced a husband, wife and their out-of-town guests, Fremont Fire Battalion Chief Doug McKelvey said. The fire was reported in the 900 block of Umpqua Ct. around 12:30 a.m. after one of the house guests returned from the restroom and noticed flames in the bedroom where her husband was sleeping.

“She was able to alert all the other occupants and after an unsuccessful attempt to extinguish the fire they all evacuated,” McKelvey said.

According to McKelvey, fire crews were able to contain the upstairs fire quickly.

“The fire completely destroyed an upstairs bedroom and with moderate extension to the attic, eves and roof,” McKelvey said. “The damage was extensive enough that PG&E was requested to secure the power and gas to the home and the residents were unable to immediately return to the home. They were able to secure alternate lodging for the evening.”

McKelvey said the fire is still under investigation, but preliminary indications are that the fire was accidental in nature.

By Bay City News

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