FIRES FONTANA NEWS

Fire Burns Several Outbuildings and Home on Fontana Property

Dozens of firefighters battled a large fire on a residential property in Fontana Monday afternoon. The fire broke out just before 4pm at large property in the 18000 block of McCauly street.

The roof of a home burns on a Fontana property Monday afternoon. PHOTO Shaun Ochsner/INLANDNEWS

When firefighters arrived, they found several buildings on the property on fire. The fire quickly spread to a main residence. A third alarm was called, bringing more firefighters and fire equipment to help battle the blaze. San Bernardino County fire says they had at least 60 firefighters at the scene.

Several outbuildings burn on a Fontana property Monday afternoon. PHOTO: Shaun Ochsner/INLANDNEWS

They were able to protect nearby properties and buildings that were threatened. It took firefighters over an hour to knock down the flames. The cause is currently under investigation and at least 1 civilian had an unknown medical issue at the scene.