What started as an SUV fire, spread to a house, and then ended up with one person in the hospital. The fire happened Wednesday morning off of Seventh Avenue and 21st Street, near St. Francis of Assisi Church. Firefighters found heavy smoke and flames when they arrived. “The vehicle is a total loss. Some of the fire had impinged on the home. There is some damage to the home externally. Thankfully, we were able to clear it of any occupants and no damage to the home’s interior,” said Captain David Padilla, Public Information Officer with the Yuma Fire Department (YFD). Someone inside the home was treated for medical issues. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
