Three engines, a ladder truck and a battalion chief responded to the building at 2450 Plata Ct.
The department said that, upon arrival, the firefighters found one unit was charged with heavy smoke, but the residents were not home. Just as crews were preparing to force entry, the residents arrived and unlocked the apartment door, saying their four dogs were still inside.
Once in the unit, fire crews launched an aggressive response in heavy smoke to a well-established kitchen fire while the dogs were rescued from the second floor.
The residents told firefighters they had left the apartment for about 20 minutes to run errands. According to the department, an inspection determined that food left cooking on the stove caused the fire. Total damage to the apartment is estimated at $50,000.
December 15, 2020
The Santa Rosa Fire Department has declared that the fire season is over locally in its area. Chief Jason Jenkins said yesterday that Santa Rosa firefighters have removed wildland equipment from their engines and ladder trucks. This comes after a rainy weekend that was much needed for the area.
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