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December 23, 2009 - The Desert Sun

No injuries were reported in a structure fire that displaced a Palm Springs family Wednesday night.

The fire was reported about 7 p.m. at 395 Dominguez Road, according to Palm Springs firefighters.

THe blaza began in a fireplace and spread into the attic.

Firefighters determined the fireplace's damper was closed.

The blaze caused $100,000 in damage according to firefighters.

The family was placed into another home.


December 15, 2009 - The Desert Sun

A dryer vent lint fire caused $10,000 in damage to a garage at a home in Desert Hot Springs, a fire captain said Monday.

The blaze at 66-626 Cahuilla Ave. was reported about 11:40 p.m. Sunday, said Capt. Fernando Herrera of the Riverside County Fire Department.

Ten firefighters contained the flames to a garage within 10 minutes. THe fire was declared under control by 1:30 a.m., Herrera said.


July 14, 2007 - Press Enterprise

A fire in a clothes dryer caused about $30,000 in damage to a house on Brownie Way in Beaumont on Friday morning according to a Cal Fire Riverside County Fire Departmentnews release.

Initial investication indicated a lint buildup in the dryer may have started the laundry room fire.

A woman resident and dog escaped without injury Patterson said.