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California fire that killed dog, damaged 6 homes started via compost that self-ignited – The Mercury News


A weekend blaze that damaged six homes and left a dog dead in Pasadena started from compost that self-ignited, authorities said.

The fire began outside a residence in the 1000 block of East Bell Street, said Lisa Derderian, a city spokeswoman.

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Firefighters headed to the neighborhood at about 1:30 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9. They saw a detached duplex with fire and smoke coming from the back of the property.

A fire that damaged six residences and killed a dog in the 1000 block of East Bell Street in Pasadena on Saturday started as a compost fire, authorities said. (Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Fire Department)
A fire that damaged six residences and killed a dog in the 1000 block of East Bell Street in Pasadena on Saturday started as a compost fire, authorities said. (Photo courtesy of the Pasadena Fire Department) 

The fire, which extended into nearby properties, was knocked down shortly after 2:30 p.m.

The fire displaced nine adults and two children.



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