Oceanside CA— Oceanside and Vista Fire Department units responded to a reported residential structure fire in the 1400 block of Panorama Ridge Road in Oceanside just after 4:45 pm this afternoon.

The first engine arrived within six minutes and found a small single story duplex with smoke coming from the roof vents. Bystanders informed the first in company that the house had been unoccupied.
Crews entered the house to find residual smoke and heat requiring them to access the spaces in the ceiling and walls to check for extension. Additional crews performed vertical ventilation allowing fire personnel to clear the structure in approximately nine minutes. Units remained on scene for an additional thirty minutes to overhaul the site.
There were no injuries to firefighters or civilians on this incident.
The owners of the residence are working with the Oceanside Fire Department Duty Investigator providing details and a timeline of events prior to fire unit’s arrival on scene.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.