Crime & Safety
San Lorenzo House Fire Contained to Attic
Alameda County firefighters were able to contain a San Lorenzo house fire to the attic late this Thursday afternoon.
Read: UPDATE: Crews Put Out Fire in San Lorenzo
The one-alarm fire in the 1800 block of Via Toyon was reported at 3:36 p.m., according to Battalion Chief Chuck Palmer.
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Crews found light smoke coming from the roof, and located a small fire in the attic.
It took 15 minutes to control the fire. Firefighters are currently tearing out sheet rock and checking for hidden fires in the home’s insulation.
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The home’s roof was undamaged, said Palmer.
The cause of the fire is still under the investigation. Firefighters are trying to find the home’s residents.
No injuries were reported.
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