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Space Heater Suspected as Cause of National City Fire: NCFD

A space heater may have started an early morning National City house fire that left two women displaced, National City Fire Department (NCFD) officials said.

The fire broke out at 12:28 a.m. Sunday on the 1400 block of E 15th Street near Palm Avenue when firefighters responded to the emergency call, NCFD said.

When crews arrived, they saw flames and smoke coming from the front of the home.

β€œThe preliminary investigation is that this was a space heater,” said NCFD Battalion Chief Larry Silva. β€œIt's still under investigation. The occupants did relay that to us that the space heater floor heater in the bathroom had caught fire. We'll come up with a full determination after the investigation.”

Two women inside got out safely, and did not know if anyone else was inside. Firefighters went in and did not find anyone else.

Fifteen minutes after crews arrived, the fire was put out.

The Red Cross was on the scene to help the elderly residents from the house. The residents will have to find a place to stay until the damage is repaired.

The fire is under investigation. 

No further information was immediately available.

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