House fire displaces 3 residents; Cause is under investigation, battalion chief says

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A house fire in the 2200 block of Hazelton Avenue that displaced three residents is under investigation, Riverside Battalion Chief Jim Hart said.

Crews were dispatched just before 9 p.m. on a report of a dwelling fire in a single-story, single-family residence with fire showing on one side.

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He estimated damage to the structure and contents at $35,000.

Hart said the preliminary investigation traced the origin of the fire to the kitchen area.

There were no injuries.

The three residents will have to stay elsewhere for now, the battalion chief said.

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