No injuries reported after backyard shed fire in Redlands

Firefighters contained the Monday evening blaze within about six minutes, preventing it from spreading to the home or nearby structures.

No injuries reported after backyard shed fire in Redlands
Redlands Fire Department responds to backyard shed fire Monday evening. (Photo: CFR/File)

REDLANDS, Calif. — No injuries were reported after a fire heavily damaged a backyard shed at a Redlands home Monday evening, according to the Redlands Fire Department.

Firefighters responded shortly after 8 p.m. Aug. 10 to the 1300 block of Arlene Street, where they found a shed at the rear of a single-story residence heavily involved in fire. Crews also encountered downed and arcing power lines.

Firefighters quickly attacked the blaze and prevented it from spreading to the main residence or nearby structures. The fire was knocked down within about six minutes of crews arriving, according to the department.

Additional crews searched the residence and checked for signs that the fire had spread. All occupants safely evacuated, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters remained at the scene for about two hours conducting overhaul operations.

Damage is estimated at $25,000. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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