GoFundMe page has been created to help the family with home and health expenses

ATASCADERO — The Atascadero Fire Department have released some additional information regarding a house fired that occurred on 7860 Cristobal Ave in Atascadero on Tuesday, July 2. 

Around 3 p.m. on the day of the fire, an occupant of the home reported a fire which received help from Atascadero Fire, Atascadero State Hospital Fire, Paso Robles Fire, Templeton Fire, Cal Fire, San Luis Ambulance, and the Atascadero Police Department.

Upon crew arrival, firefighters found a single-story, single-family residence with heavy smoke and fire on the rear of the structure. The fire had spread to the interior of the structure prior to arrival and smoke was seen from the eaves and attic vents.

Upon crew arrival, firefighters found a single-story, single-family residence with heavy smoke and fire on the rear of the structure. The fire had spread to the interior of the structure prior to arrival and smoke was seen from the eaves and attic vents.

The fire was reportedly “knockdown” within 18 minutes of arrival and crews remained on the scene for two hours for salvage and overhaul. 

It was reported by Atascadero Fire that three occupants were injured — one was treated and released at the scene, and two were transported to Adventist Health Twin Cities Hospital in Templeton.

Atascadero Fire estimates that the property value lost is about $200,000, and the content value loss is at $60,000. The fire originated in the back patio but the cause of the fire remains under investigation. 

A GoFundMe page has been created to help the family pay for medical and expenses to rebuild their home/replace lost items. As of Monday, July 8 over $10,000 has been raised for the family. You can find the page here: gofundme.com/f/help-atascadero-family-rebuild-after-fire?lang=en_US&utm_campaign=fp_sharesheet&utm_medium=customer&utm_source=copy_link