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July 12, 2010 (El Cajon) -- Shortly after 7:00 this morning, Heartland Fire Dispatch received calls of a structure fire in the 1000 block of Mollison Avenue in El Cajon. As crews arrived on scene, they found the attached garage of the home fully involved in flames and spreading into the home.
A first alarm call was issued. With four engines, one truck and about 15 firefighters on scene, including a crew from the San Miguel Fire Protection District, the fire was out in less than 10 minutes. Quick action by responders kept the fire from spreading to nearby apartments.
A man and his two dogs were home at the time of the blaze and were able to escape unharmed. The single story home is considered a total loss. Damage to the home, it’s contents , and a vehicle parked in front of the garage, is estimated at $350,000. There were no injuries. The Red Cross will be assisting the two residents of the home. The cause of the fire is now under investigation.
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