SOUTH BAY (KGTV) — Five people lost their home on Christmas Eve after a fire destroyed a South Bay apartment and damaged surrounding units, according to the San Diego Fire Department.
The fire was first reported on the second floor of an apartment at 2034 Ilex Avenue at around 6 a.m.
Authorities said the fire resulted in the complete destruction of the residence, killing one cat and one dog. Additionally, one resident was transported to a local hospital for smoke inhalation.
Quick response from firefighters contained the fire, but two adjacent units suffered water damage.
The cause of the fire remains unknown at this time.
