2-story home catches fire Sunday in Woodland

Woodland firefighters take a breather while fighting a blaze that struck the second-story of a two-story home on Garfield Court in the southeast part of the city Sunday Afternoon. (Jim Smith/Democrat)

The home, located on Woodland's southeast side, at 1459 Garfield Court, was unoccupied. There were no injuries in the blaze, although firefighters were quickly overheated by the work.

Officials at the scene reported the blaze was called around 2:25 p.m. by a passing motorist on Hwy. 113. The highway lies immediately to the east of the home with only a retaining wall separating it and traffic.

That first notification was almost immediately followed by neighbors on the normally quiet cul-de-sac, who spotted the thick black smoke coming from the second story of the structure.

Woodland firefighters get their oxygen bottles refilled while fighting a blaze that struck the second-story of a two-story home on Garfield Court in the southeast part of the city Sunday Afternoon. (Jim Smith/Democrat)

Officials at the scene indicated the home appeared to have been a foreclosure. It was vacant with no furnishing or people inside on their arrival. Nearby residents said it had been occupied for some months.

While it was still too early to determine what caused the fire, guesses ranged from faulty wiring which may have shorted out when an air conditioner activated to the bright sun shining through a window and causing some object to burst into flame.

A number of engine companies responded to the blaze, including UC Davis and Davis fire departments and Willow Oak Fire Department.

The fire itself was knocked down within minutes by a coordinated action of water being poured onto the second story from the backyard and firefighters going inside the structure and tearing down the ceiling as well as venting the roof.

Firefighters remained on scene until at least 4 p.m. - although some engine companies were dismissed earlier - to conclude mop-up operations as well as arrange for sealing off the structure to prevent vandalism.

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2-story home catches fire Sunday in Woodland