Fire Sparks at House Under Renovation

Firefighters responded to a house fire in San Rafael Thursday afternoon that appears to be connected to a renovation project, according to fire officials.

Around 3 p.m., firefighters responded to a fire at 131 Laurel Place where smoke had filled the large, two-story home, fire officials said.

Firefighters worked to contain the fire from spreading beyond the wall and floor space of a bathroom.

After containing the fire, firefighters used a thermal imaging device to check that the fire had not spread onto the rest of the home and knocked down walls and floors, fire officials said.

The home was undergoing renovation and a contractor was working onsite at the time of the fire. The cause is likely connected to construction work on the home's plumbing, fire officials said.

No injuries were reported.

Bay City News Service