Vehicle Fire at MasterCraft Motors Injures One

Vehicle Fire With Burn Victim

At approximately 8 p.m. May 2, 2019 the Santa Barbara City Fire Department responded to what originally was received as a medical emergency at 502 Olive Street. The call was upgraded to a structure fire while in route. When Engine 3 arrived on scene they discovered a fully involved vehicle fire with direct flame impingement against the adjacent building front fascia/roof area at 435 E. Haley Street. This upgrade included two additional engines, a ladder truck and a battalion chief.
 
Firefighters quickly knocked down the vehicle fire and were able to suppress the fire to the building and check for any extension. During suppression activities, it was determined there was a male burn victim being attended to by neighbors. The victim was treated by firefighters and AMR personnel and transported to Cottage Hospital with burns to the upper torso area, arms, hands, and face area. The burn victim was later transported to a burn center in Southern California.
 
The fire appears to have originated in the rear interior compartment area of a Jeep Cherokee. Further investigation is ongoing to determine the cause. This fire is classified as accidental. The damage to the building is estimated at approximately $20,000 and the vehicle is a total loss.

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Update by edhat staff