Sonoma County House Fire Causes $10,000 In Damage

SONOMA COUNTY, CA -- A chimney fire caused $10,000 worth of damage to a home Saturday morning in Santa Rosa, according to fire officials.

Firefighters responded to 5799 Trailwood Drive at 9:19 a.m. on reports of flames coming from the top of a chimney box in a three-story private home, fire officials said.

Upon arrival, firefighters, using a thermal imaging camera, were able to determine that the fire was isolated to that area within the home.

According to fire officials, firefighters used the aerial ladder to reach the roof and open the area, knocking down the fire within 20 minutes.

Fire officials said the cause of the fire appeared to be accidental, however it is still currently under investigation.

By Bay City News/Image via Santa Rosa Fire Dept.