BAKERSFIELD, CA- Kern County firefighters are investigating an early morning house fire in Northwest Bakersfield.
The fire broke out around 12:40 a.m. in the 6900 block of Weldon Avenue, near Fruitvale Avenue.
Firefighters say the two-story home was 75% involved. However, they say they were able to get the fire under control quickly and prevent it from spreading.
5 people live there, but 4 were home at the time, including a 6-year-old girl.
"There was an explosion in the garage, and when I looked at it, there was a bunch of flames. No point of putting it out. By the time we got out of the house it was out of control," said homeowner Mike Ballard.
Firefighters say the residents were able to escape due to working smoke detectors. No one one was injured.
The homeowner says their cat was treated for smoke inhalation but is expected to be ok.
Officials say damage is pegged at $250,000
The cause is under investigation.
The fire broke out around 12:40 a.m. in the 6900 block of Weldon Avenue, near Fruitvale Avenue.
Firefighters say the two-story home was 75% involved. However, they say they were able to get the fire under control quickly and prevent it from spreading.
5 people live there, but 4 were home at the time, including a 6-year-old girl.
"There was an explosion in the garage, and when I looked at it, there was a bunch of flames. No point of putting it out. By the time we got out of the house it was out of control," said homeowner Mike Ballard.
Firefighters say the residents were able to escape due to working smoke detectors. No one one was injured.
The homeowner says their cat was treated for smoke inhalation but is expected to be ok.
Officials say damage is pegged at $250,000
The cause is under investigation.