Overview
- A fire that fire officials say began around 8:30 p.m. on Sunday quickly spread from a yard to a garage and then to the main house, and all family members and pets escaped without injury.
- The Scott family says illegal fireworks started the blaze, but Cal Fire San Bernardino has opened an investigation and no arrests or official cause have been announced.
- The fire destroyed most of the family’s belongings and collapsed part of the roof, leaving the household displaced and in urgent need of clothing, food, and medical supplies.
- A next-door neighbor lost a garage and mechanic tools he used to earn a living, highlighting the fire’s immediate economic impact beyond the household.
- San Bernardino County bans all fireworks and warns violators can face criminal charges and financial liability, and local officials and residents say this case joins other holiday fireworks incidents that have strained emergency services.