$120K in damage caused from Santa Rosa residential blaze
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SRFD said crews responded to the residential fire at 10:15 a.m. in the 1000 block of Boyd Street. Firefighters arrived at the scene 'to find smoke coming from the eves and front door of a single-story residence that had been converted into multiple living units,' said SRFD in a news release.
The flames were brought under control in 15 minutes. 'Significant' fire and smoke damage were contained to the living room of the structure, said SRFD.
There were no injuries reported, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) helped with securing gas and electrical services to the residence, said SRFD.
Santa Rosa Fire confirmed 15 firefighters, one chief officer and two fire inspectors responded to the incident.
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