Yard fire spreads to garage of home in Fairfield
(Photo courtesy Nicholas Wilson for Solano NewsNet)
A fire that started in the yard of a home quickly spread to a nearby garage in Fairfield on Thursday.
The fire was reported around 10 p.m. in the side yard of a single-story residence along the 2100 block of Pennsylvania Avenue.
By the time fire crews arrived on the scene, the fire had started to spread to the exterior of the home and eventually made its way into a well-stocked garage.
One person inside the home was able to evacuate safely with his dog, and the fire was knocked down within about 15 minutes, according to dispatches.
Police provided traffic control along Pennsylvania Avenue during the incident.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
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