Fire Erupts At Half Moon Bay's Historic San Benito House Inn; Two Rescued
HALF MOON BAY (CBS SF/BCN) -- Two people were rescued from a fire early Saturday morning at the historic San Benito House in Half Moon Bay, Cal Fire officials said.
The fire was first reported at about 2:30 a.m. at the 1905 inn at 356 Main St.
Two people were trapped by fire and leaning out of a second-floor window when the first firefighters arrived, Cal Fire spokeswoman Cecile Juliette said.
Crews threw a ladder up to the two and rescued them, Juliette said. Nine other people were able to escape on their own.
HAPPENING NOW: Firefighters are evacuating the upper floor of a building in downtown Half Moon Bay. Smoke is coming from the second floor of the San Benito House at Main Street and Mill Street. pic.twitter.com/4Tq4XBSOF2
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UPDATE: Firefighters have searched the building and everyone is out. #MainIncident pic.twitter.com/iyzxB6UtiR
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Three people were treated at the scene for minor injuries and did not need to go to a hospital, Juliette said.
She said the fire was moderate in size.
"There definitely was some damage," she said.
The cause of the fire was under investigation. It started in a closet and spread to a hallway, Juliette said.