Crime & Safety

National City Man Sets House Ablaze While Barbecuing

A 20-year-old National City man inadvertently set his house on fire while barbecuing.

NATIONAL CITY, CA - A 20-year-old National City man inadvertently set his house on fire while barbecuing, authorities said Wednesday.

Firefighters sent to the home on N Avenue near East 24th Street around 2:45 p.m. Tuesday quickly extinguished the blaze, according to National City police, who said the fire caused minimal damage.

The resident who started the fire was not injured.

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