Pacifica House Fire Displaces Five, Suspected Cause Found

PACIFICA, CA — Five people were displaced in a Pacifica this week, after a kitchen fire broke out, fire officials report.

According to the North County Fire Authority, at 8:55 p.m. Wednesday, fire crews responded to a fire at a two-story, single-family home located at 161 Gateway Drive.

"The first arriving fire company found a 2-story, single family home with smoke coming from the front door," the agency said in a news release. "Firefighters made entry into the home and found flames coming from the kitchen with smoke throughout the rest of the home."

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the kitchen and stopped it from spreading into the attic above. Crews from five fire companies remained on the scene for more than 90 minutes to check for fire extension and complete salvage and overhaul operations.

After an investigation, it was determined that the fire was caused by unattended cooking, fire officials said.

No one was injured during this incident, however five residents were displaced and received housing assistance from the American Red Cross.

"The North County Fire Authority wants to remind everyone of the importance of installing and maintaining smoke detectors in their homes," the agency said.

— Bay City News Service contributed to this report / Image via Shutterstock