Crime & Safety
Fire In La Quinta Family Displaces Two Adults
Firefighters rushed to the Torreon Way home where heavy smoke and flames were showing from the garage.
LA QUINTA, CA— A fire ignited at a La Quinta home on Wednesday afternoon, leading to two adults being displaced from their home, Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department shared.
Shortly after 10:30 a.m., a non-injury blaze was reported in the 80300 block of Torreon Way, according to a Cal Fire spokesperson.
Arriving crews encountered heavy fire from the garage, and a second-alarm response was requested.
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It was contained by noon, and significant damage was reported to the structure.
Though the Red Cross was requested to assist the residents declined assistance, officials said.
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Crews were expected to remain at the scene for an additional two hours for heavy salvage and overhaul.
The cause of the fire was under investigation.
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