HIDDEN VALLEY LAKE, Calif. – A Saturday afternoon fire damaged a Hidden Valley Lake home but the resident and three pets were rescued thanks to the fast action of firefighters.
South Lake County Fire and Cal Fire units responded to the fire in the 18000 block of Spyglass Road, which was reported at approximately 1:17 p.m. Saturday, according to a Cal Fire report.
Fire was reported to be coming from the garage, Cal Fire said. Fire units arrived at scene to find a working fire with power lines down.
Cal Fire said one victim was rescued from the structure and transported to St. Helena Hospital Clear Lake for treatment of injuries. Three cats also were rescued from the home.
Resources assigned to the incident included one volunteer company, one water tender, five engine companies and 18 total personnel, according to the Cal Fire report. Pacific Gas and Electric also responded to address the downed power issues.
Half of the structure was destroyed, and Cal Fire estimated the loss at $200,000, with $80,000 worth of damage prevented.
The cause of the fire is still under investigation, and shortly after 3 p.m. Cal Fire said crews remained on scene to conduct overhaul and finish extinguishing the structure.
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Saturday fire damages Hidden Valley Lake home; resident, pets saved
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