Crime & Safety

Child May Have Accidentally Caused Apartment Fire

A young child moved a lit candle to an unsafe location, sparking an apartment fire in Spring Valley, authorities said today.

A young child moved a lit candle to an unsafe location, sparking an apartment fire in Spring Valley, authorities said today.

The noninjury fire at 9034 Kenwood Drive erupted shortly before 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, according to San Diego County sheriff's Sgt. Julio Sandoval.

The fire started in a top floor back bedroom of a two-story apartment unit, the sergeant said in a statement.

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A damage estimate was pending.

Deputies helped evacuate residents while firefighters put out the blaze, Sandoval said, noting the American Red Cross was called to assist affected residents.

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-- City News Service  


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