Home goes up in flames, firefighters save adjacent home. San Bernardino County Firefighters responded to a 2nd alarm structure fire on October 9th at 11:39 a.m at 1098 Hwy. 2 in Wrightwood. Upon their arrival, the 2500 square foot, two-story, single-family dwelling was fully involved, along with two boats and a small shed.

The sole occupant of the home at the time of the fire, a 33-year-old male, was able to escape the fire however received 2nd degree burns to his face, leg and foot. Paramedics on scene treated the subject and he was subsequently air lifted to Foothill Presbyterian Hospital in Glendora. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Embers from the home blew over an adjacent wood fence into a pile of debris, starting a spot fire in a neighbor’s backyard. Embers also fell onto the front porch of the same residence, starting a small fire. Residents at that home were able to extinguish the porch fire prior to firefighter arrival. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the debris fire in the back yard. There were no injuries at this location.

Pine trees along the side of the home and yard quickly ignited, however with firefighters quick response and actions, they were able to save an adjacent home.

Approximately 40 firefighters from San Bernardino County Fire, CalFire and the U.S. Forest Service were able to bring the fire under control in less than two hours. The fire is believed to have started at the front of the house, however the cause remains under investigation. The home is a complete loss.

County Firefighters emphasize the importance of defensible space. Defensible space saves lives and gives firefighters a chance at saving your home in the event of a fire.

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