One injured in North Park Cottage fire


The fire broke out for unknown reasons at a cabin in the 4400 block of Utah Street shortly before 10 a.m., according to the San Diego Fire and Rescue Department. Photo via OnScene.TV.

A late-morning residential structure fire in North Park left one person injured Wednesday.

The fire broke out for unknown reasons at a cabin in the 4400 block of Utah Street shortly before 10 a.m., according to the San Diego Fire and Rescue Department.

While extinguishing the flames, firefighters pulled an occupant from the burning residence, the agency reported. Paramedics took the victim to the UCSD Medical Center in Hillcrest for treatment for burns and smoke inhalation. The severity of the patient’s injuries was unclear.

Crews took about 10 minutes to extinguish the fire, according to the SDFRD.

–City news service

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