CLEAR LAKE – A Clear Lake garage was a total loss Tuesday afternoon, as firefighters arrived and found the structure engulfed.
On December 24, 2024, at approximately 1:58 PM, the Clear Lake Fire Department responded to a reported fire at a 2 1/2 stall detached garage located at 1019 South 8th Street. Upon arrival, the garage was fully involved in flames and was determined to be a total loss.
The garage contained a 2011 Ford Edge and a 2012 Harley Davidson motorcycle, both of which were destroyed in the fire. The cause of the fire was traced back to a cooking incident. The homeowner was using a smoker when grease caught fire. Despite attempting to extinguish the flames with a fire extinguisher, the homeowner was unable to do so.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported at the scene, and the garage was insured. A nearby structure, including a second garage and a hot tub, sustained some heat damage. The total loss is estimated at near $80,000
The Clear Lake Fire Department responded with one ladder truck, one fire pumper, one medic unit, and a pickup truck.
Mutual aid was provided by the Ventura Fire Department and the Clear Lake Police Department.
The CLFED took this opportunity to remind the public to remain vigilant when driving near emergency vehicles.
“During this incident, a bystander vehicle drove over one of our fire hoses, which could have caused significant damage,” they said. “Fire hoses are expensive, and any damage could have cut off the water supply to our firefighters, hindering their efforts to contain the fire. We urge all motorists to exercise caution and attention when near emergency scenes.”
(TOP PHOTO of incident via CLFD)
NO! NOT THE HARLEY! IT HAD LOUD PIPES!
also maybe the fire department should do a better job of keeping looky-loos out of the “containment area” and then they wouldn’t have to worry about old people driving over the hoses