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ROHNERT PARK, CA — In the early hours of the morning on November 7, 2023 at approximately 3:00 AM, Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety responded to a 9-1-1 call reporting a residential fire in the 900 block of Dorine Ave. Units arrived on the scene within five minutes and were met with substantial flames coming from the rear of a two-story residence.
 
Working in collaboration with Rancho Adobe Fire District and Sonoma County Fire, the fire crews were able to contain the blaze within 20 minutes. The fire resulted in significant damage, consuming an estimated 70-75% of the interior of the home.
 
Thanks to the early warning from operational smoke detectors, all eight occupants of the home, including two small children, were able to safely evacuate the home before the arrival of first responders. The family received aid from the American Red Cross and has been accommodated by relatives.
 
The cause of the fire was determined to be accidental and appears to have been started by a malfunctioning small appliance in a sunroom adjacent to the kitchen. Operational smoke detectors most likely saved this family from an even worse disaster as this fire grew rapidly in its intensity ultimately blocking off an escape from the upstairs to the downstairs.
 
The Rohnert Park Department of Public Safety urges the community to ensure smoke detectors are correctly installed and equipped with fresh batteries. This simple measure can make a significant difference in emergencies.  

Anyone with further information can call Officer Gary Uboldi at (707) 584-2600.