A residential fire was extinguished in Santa Ana early this morning

Residents safely escaped from a fire in their home at the 3100 block of South Manitoba Drive in Santa Ana at approximately 5:27 a.m. this morning.

OCFA firefighters quickly knocked down fire in the garage, second floor, and attic in just 32 minutes with no damage to the neighboring homes.

There were no injuries to civilians or firefighters.

The OCFA firefighters were assisted by firefighters from Fountain Valley and Costa Mesa. The SAPD also provided support and the OC Red Cross is helping the family that was displaced by the fire.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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