Quick Action Douses Bank of America Fire – (See Video)
May 19, 2009
Filed under Press Releases
May 19, 2009 – At 7:33 p.m. tonight, El Cajon Firefighters responded to reports of a fire in the kitchen area of the Bank of America branch located at 512 Fletcher Parkway. Upon arrival, fire crews found smoke coming from the rear of the building, where they made entry. Quick action by firefighters had the fire knocked down in fifteen minutes. About fifteen firefighters fought the blaze. Damage was contained to the kitchen and a small room located in the back area of the bank. Two bank employees, inside at the time the fire started, escaped unharmed.
The fire is now under investigation. Preliminary damage is estimated to be $100,000. The bank will remain closed until repairs can be made.
