Crime & Safety
Family Escapes Novato House Fire
The blaze broke out in the 100 block of Yukon Place, according to Novato Fire District.
NOVATO, CA – A family escaped a house fire early Thursday morning in Novato.
The blaze broke out around 6:30 a.m. in the 100 block of Yukon Place, according to Novato Fire District. By the time crews arrived to the scene, the fire was "fully involved" in the garage, and the family of four had safely evacuated the single-story home. The fire extended into the home and through the attic.
A total of seven engines, one ladder truck, two medics, and Novato, San Rafael and Marinwood fire personnel responded to the scene. The fire was extinguished around 7 a.m.
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No injuries were reported.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. Fire officials said the blaze was not believed to be suspicious.
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Family of four safely evacuated from structure fire in the 100 block of Yukon place. Fire is out and now under investigation. pic.twitter.com/e6enwoVZtd
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) February 22, 2018
Novato fire crews are responding to a structure fire in the area of Yukon place please keep clear of the area
— Novato Fire District (@NovatoFireDist) February 22, 2018
Images via Novato Fire District
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