CLEARLAKE OAKS, Calif. – Authorities are investigating the cause of an early morning fire that damaged a residence in Clearlake Oaks on Friday.
The fire was first reported at approximately 5:30 a.m. Friday on Lakeview Drive, according to Northshore Fire Chief Jay Beristianos.
When firefighters arrived, Beristianos said they found heavy fire coming from the rear of the two-story, wood-framed home, with involvement in the attic.
Northshore Fire responded with four engines, two ambulances, one water tender, nine firefighters and three overhead personnel, Beristianos said.
Beristianos said Cal Fire sent two engines and six personnel on mutual aid, and the Northshore Fire Incident support Team responded with four personnel.
He said it took crews about 30 minutes to control the fire, with several hours of mop up and overhaul.
The home sustained major fire and smoke damage throughout, Beristianos said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation and considered suspicious, according to Beristianos.
He said the residence is a summer home that has been in the owner's family for many years. The house was not occupied at the time of the fire.