Sonora House Fire

Sonora, CA -- Ashes that built up in a fireplace started a blaze at a Sonora residence Thursday morning.

Sonora Fire Chief Mike Barrows says the report came in during the 11 o'clock hour and the fire was contained by 12:22pm.

The fireplace in the home, located at 96 Summit Ave, had been installed after the home was originally constructed.

The fire did an estimated $3,000-$12,000 in structural damage. Damage to household items is estimated between $400-$500.

Occupants in the home were able to safely escape. Agencies that responded included Sonora City Fire, Tuolumne County Fire, Columbia Fire and CAL Fire.  

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Written by bjhansen@mlode.com.