Crime & Safety

Stove Smoke Leads To False Reports Of Santa Monica Fire

Fire officials initially reported a structure fire on Montana Avenue.

SANTA MONICA, CA – Firefighters are responding to reports of a structure fire in the 400 Block of Montana Avenue in Santa Monica. As of 1:10 p.m., Santa Monica Fire Department has cleared the area, although SMFD reported there was no fire, just smoke from food on a stove.

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