PASO ROBLES, CA – At approximately 12:35 p.m. on Sunday April 21, Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services responded to the 400 Block of Cherokee Court for a reported structure fire.

Firefighters arrived at scene, to discover a fire burning in a back bedroom with the occupant still attempting to exit the house. The resident was assisted outside, and firefighters were able to extinguish the fire.

Two fire engines, one ladder truck and a Battalion Chief from Paso Robles Fire responded to the incident. Under the City’s automatic aid agreement, one engine and a Battalion Chief from Cal Fire/SLO County and one engine from Atascadero responded. Additional assistance was provided by Paso Robles Police Department and San Luis Ambulance Service.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.