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Lake Williams Area Fire Destroys Home (Update 2)

No Injuries Reported

By Michael P. Neufeld
Monday, November 9, 2009

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Update 2 - Monday 11 a.m.

Lake Williams, CA - Numerous 9-1-1 calls were received Saturday, November 7, reporting a structure fire in the 46000 block of Forest Hill Drive in Lake Williams.

A fire November 7 destroyed a single family home in the Lake Williams area in the 46000 block of Forest Hill Drive. (Photo by Mark Durban.)

Arriving firefighters found a single-family home fully engulfed and the fire encroaching to a neighbor's structure.

It took fire crews about 15 minutes to control the blaze, with the garage area being the most difficult to extinguish. The neighbor's house to the east suffered damage due to the extensive heat and flames from the initial structure fire.

Fire investigators indicate the possible cause of the blaze appeared to be hot embers placed on the back porch.

Agencies involved in the fire included the Big Bear City Fire Department, Big Bear Lake Fire Department, Baldwin Lake Fire Department, San Bernardino County Fire (Fawnskin) and the U. S. Forest Service.

Big Bear City Fire personnel remained on scene until about 2 a.m. Sunday, November 8, to watch for hot spots and monitor the scene.

Update - Saturday 1:30 p.m.

Lake Williams - A single-family home was destroyed in the Lake Williams area after firefighters found the home fully engulfed upon their arrival.

Several fire and police agencies responded to the blaze which was quickly knocked down. Utility companies also arrived on scene to disconnect power and propane service.

Original Story

Lake Williams - A single-family home is burning in the Lake Williams area and it is reportedly fully engulfed.

Big Bear City Engine 291; Big Bear Lake Engine 281; and Big Bear Lake Rescue 281. (Photo by Jim Tunnell.)

Arriving engine companies discovered the home in the 46000 block of Forest Hill Drive, a short distance from Highway 38, burning and propane tanks were exposed.

Homes in the immediate area were reportedly evacuated by Sheriff's Department personnel as a precaution.

Additional units are staging near the fires to address any spread.

Additional details to follow.

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Michael P. Neufeld, Senior News Editor, is a graduate of the Dwight Bentel School of Journalism at San Jose State University. His first job out of San Jose State was with the Associated Press in Los Angeles as overnight Radio Editor. Prior to joining RIMOFTHEWORLD.net, Neufeld was editor of two weekly newspapers—THE MOUNTAIN NEWS and CRESTLINE COURIER-NEWS. He also has experience as editor of an employee newspaper for a major utility company and during his tenure as executive director of the San Jose State University Alumni Association served as faculty advisor to the association's monthly newsletter. He also spent eight years in commercial radio doing everything from news to advertising sales and writing commercials to being an announcer and on-air personality. Neufeld is actively involved the mountain communities including serving as master of ceremonies for the Arrowhead Arts Music Festival held each summer.

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