PIO Assigned: Fire Captain/PIO Kenny Yellen 760-617-6317
Contact Chief: B/C George Avery 909-384-5279

Date: 09/14/12
Location: 1200 Block of E Echo Drive
Time of the call: 2257
First Unit on the scene: ME 227
Number of Units: 2 Chief Officers, 3 Medic Engines, 1 Truck
Number of Firefighters: 15 Firefighters
Injuries: None
Fatalities: None
Property Loss/Damage: $45,000.00
Property Saved $200,000.00
Additional Information:
 · Local residents reported hearing explosions in the garage and     dialed 911.
 · First unit on scene reported smoke and fire coming from a two    car detached garage.
 · Firefighters declared fire control within 15 minutes.
 · The fire was contained to garage unit with no extension into          residence.
 · The cause of the fire is attributed to burning candles too close to combustibles.

 SAFETY MESSAGE The SBFD would like to remind the public to use extreme caution when burning candles and fire places within their homes. Open flames near ordinary combustibles can very dangerous.

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Source: San Bernandino Fire Website