The Redlands Fire Department responded to a residential structure fire that burned two homes and a detached garage in the 900 block of Tribune Street Wednesday morning, June 10. One Redlands firefighter was transported by ambulance to the hospital with a shoulder injury.
Upon arrival shortly after 10:30 a.m., firefighters found a well-established fire in a single-story residential structure and a detached garage. Residents in the home evacuated without injury prior to the arrival of firefighters.
The radiant heat from the fire caused an adjacent vacant single-story residence to also ignite. A second alarm was called to assist with the extinguishment and extensive overhaul efforts.
A crew from Southern California Edison also responded to cut power to a downed line that was creating an additional hazard for fire crews.
Crews remained on scene for approximately five hours. In addition to 20 Redlands firefighters, additional firefighters responded to the incident from Loma Linda Fire Department, San Bernardino County Fire Department, Cal Fire, Rialto Fire Department, Colton Fire Department, and San Manuel Band of Mission Indians Fire Department. Redlands Police responded to assist with road closures.
Damage from the fire is estimated at $400,000. The cause of the fire is under investigation.