Fire Department Extinguishes Fire on Bay Street
November 4, 2024 4:00 PM
SANTA MONICA, Calif. (Nov. 4, 2024) – At 1:37 a.m. the Santa Monica Fire Department responded to reports of multiple palm trees on fire that spread to one nearby structure on Bay Street.
No injuries were reported. An infant was assessed for smoke inhalation and not transported. Fire crews were able to extinguish the flames within 25 minutes of the first 911 call. All occupants in the nearby structure had self-evacuated prior to the Fire Department arriving.
Crews experienced high winds during the call and worked to prevent the fire from spreading. They remained on scene for over an hour to ensure the area was safe for residents to return. Residents were allowed back to their homes by 3 a.m.
The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Santa Monica Police Department. Anyone with information about the incident can contact the police department at 310-458-8491.
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