The Cambrian

Early-morning fire destroys house in Cambria. People and pets were inside

A fire was reported at 1980 Spencer St. in Cambria early Sunday. The house sustained serious damage, but the occupants and their pets got out safely.
A fire was reported at 1980 Spencer St. in Cambria early Sunday. The house sustained serious damage, but the occupants and their pets got out safely.

A Cambria home was destroyed in a fire early Sunday morning.

The Cambria Fire Department responded to the residential fire at 1980 Spencer St. at about 2:48 a.m. and began an offensive attack to extinguish the flames, according to a news release from the Cambria Community Services District.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the structure, the release said, and people and pets inside escaped without injuries.

However, the home sustained serious damage, the CSD said.

According to the release, the fire was extinguished as a result of the “coordinated efforts” between Cal Fire, Morro Bay Fire, Cambria Community Healthcare District Ambulance and the Red Cross.

The cause of the fire remained unknown as of Sunday evening.

This story was originally published September 17, 2023 at 4:47 PM with the headline "Early-morning fire destroys house in Cambria. People and pets were inside."

Get unlimited digital access
#ReadLocal

Try 1 month for $1

CLAIM OFFER