Fri. Feb 21st, 2025
Fire at the 400 block of W 16th St in Santa Ana

Santa Ana – Firefighters received a call for a fire in a single-family home at 414 W. 16th St., near 17th and Ross streets in Santa Ana. at 8:00 this morning, according to the OCFA.

When crews arrived on scene they found a single-story residence on fire and two vehicles on fire, and a nearby residence starting to catch fire. To the rear of the structure a powerline had dropped and two sheds were burning.

OCFA crews began an aggressive interior attack on the fire outside and inside of the home, but had to withdraw from the inside of the structure because the roof was starting to collapse. The fire has been contained and heavy equipment is on scene assisting with the removal of debris.

The fire crews began a search for residents. Fortunately, the residents were able to escape the fire and no injuries were reported.

The impacted residents indicated they will stay with other family members.

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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.

By Art Pedroza

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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