Winton fire burns home attic

A Sunday morning attic fire at a Winton home was quickly brought under control, a fire official said.

Cal Fire responded to a report of a structure fire just after 10 a.m. Sunday in the 6000 block of Angels Drive, north of Gertrude Avenue, Battalion Chief Brian Neely said.

When fire engines showed up, the fire had spread throughout the home’s attic, Neely said. But fire response, which included 10 fire personnel, a chief officer, three engines and a water tender, contained it within 15 minutes.

“It was contained to the attic, and some small damage in the kitchen,” Neely said. “The small fire originated in the kitchen and extended to the attic.”

Residents of the home were inside when the fire started and called 911, Neely said. They were able to get out of the home and weren’t injured.

Neely said the fire is under investigation. As of Sunday afternoon, there was no estimate on the value of the damage.

This story was originally published October 9, 2016 at 4:36 PM with the headline "Winton fire burns home attic."