Fire at home

While the cause of the fire that damaged a Yuma home is under investigation, it is believed to have originated on the patio and spread to the house’s attic.

While the cause of the fire that severely damaged a Yuma home on Sunday is still under investigation, it is believed to have originated outside on the patio and spread to the house’s attic.

According to information supplied by Fire Marshal Kayla Franklin of the Yuma Fire Department, at approximately 5 p.m. firefighters responded to a report of a residential fire in the 7700 block of East Topeka Place.

Upon their arrival, firefighters found a tile-roofed house with a large fire in the back patio area and heavy smoke coming from the gable vents of the home.

The fire was also endangering the neighboring property, according to Franklin. Firefighters were able to stop the fire from spreading and extinguish it in a timely manner.

Five of the six residents were home at the time of the fire and were able to escape without injury. The families affected did not have any pets.

Mutual aid was provided by the Marine Corps Air Station Yuma Fire Department.

Both the patio and attic space of the home sustained heavy fire damage. The home was not able to be reoccupied and will need significant repairs. The American Red Cross also responded to provide assistance to the displaced family.

James Gilbert can be reached at jgilbert@yumasun.com or 5396854. Find him on Facebook at www. Facebook.com/YSJamesGilbert or on Twitter @YSJamesGilbert.

LOANED PHOTOS/YUMA FIRE DEPARTMENT CITY OF YUMA FIREFIGHTERS, WITH THE ASSISTANCE OF FIREFIGHTERS from the MCAS Yuma Fire Department, responded to and quickly extinguished a house fire at approximately 5 p.m. in the 7700 block of East Topeka Place. The home was not able to be reoccupied and will need significant repairs.