Crime & Safety

Firefighters Respond To Fire In Santa Monica

Santa Monica firefighters are responding to a reported structure fire that ended up as a small vegetation fire, officials told Patch.

Firefighters are responding to a structure fire in Santa Monica Wednesday.
Firefighters are responding to a structure fire in Santa Monica Wednesday. (Renee Schiavone/Patch)

SANTA MONICA, CA — A structure fire reported in Santa Monica Wednesday was actually a small vegetation fire, officials told Patch.

The fire was reported near 2oth Street and Colorado Avenue, according to Santa Monica Fire Department.

"Avoid the area, possible delays, hazards," officials said.

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It's unclear how the fire broke out. It was contained shortly after 10:10 a.m.

This is a developing story. Check back with Patch for more information.

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