Contact Battalion Chief Britt Matthews (760) 560-7432

On March 27, 2025 at approximately 5:26 AM, units of the Escondido Fire Department were dispatched to a reported structure fire in the 1100 block of Suburban Hills Drive in the unincorporated county area of Escondido. The first arriving Officer reported a working fire in the garage of a single-story house.

Firefighters aggressively attacked the fire from the exterior of the home containing the fire to the garage. The main living area of the house had minor smoke damage, but the fire did not extend into the structure. Full containment of the fire was achieved in approximately 20 minutes. Firefighters remained on scene for approximately an hour performing salvage and overhaul operations.

The home was occupied by a family of 6 who were all able to safely exit the structure with their pets prior to the Fire Departments arrival. No civilians or Firefighters were injured during the incident. The American Red Cross was contacted to assist the family with temporary lodging and a California Fire Foundation $250 dollar SAVE card was issued to assist with the family’s basic needs.   

Additional assistance was provided by Deputies from the San Diego County Sheriff’s Department. SDG&E personnel responded to secure both electric and natural gas service to the structure.

Fire Investigators from the Escondido Fire Department are attempting to determine the cause and origin of the fire.

Safety message: Residential smoke alarms provide early detection as well as notification to occupants allowing for early evacuation.