Explosive 2-alarm blaze that wrecked Martinez dwelling, several cars was began by kids participating in with fire, officers say
They say 3 kids have been actively playing with fire in the backyard, when because of to the windy disorders, flames obtained out of regulate.
Con Hearth investigators determined Cambark fireplace originated in backyard on Arthur Rd. Trigger 3 youth playing with fireplace, that received out of hand in existing ailments. Fireplace destroyed house, motor vehicles, other machines & threatened a dozen homes. Juveniles unveiled to parents. #cambarkic pic.twitter.com/yrnPLENtmc
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) Might 20, 2021
The kids had been launched to their mothers and fathers, according to the Contra Costa County Hearth Safety District.
SKY7 was around the scene soon soon after the fireplace started out all-around 1:30 p.m. on Cambark Courtroom, off Arthur Highway.
A number of explosions sounded as crews fought the flames.
Wind gusts of much more than 20 mph hour hampered firefighting efforts and whipped the flames, which wrecked automobiles on the home and the foundation of a tower with higher-tension energy traces.
Fireplace officials say crews will remain on scene to preserve an eye out on any flare-ups.
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