Arson Suspected In Beaumont House Fire

BEAUMONT, CA — Flames ripped through a Beaumont home on Friday morning, sending black smoke into the area. Fire reports indicate the blaze was reported at 9:47 a.m. on Stockton Street, in the Fairway Canyon area of town.

Six engines and a ladder company were sent to the scene, and crews encountered flames pouring out of three sides of the two-story home, officials at the scene told Patch. They managed to get the fire contained by 10:40 a.m.

Once the fire was doused, investigators began looking into what may have sparked the flames — and determined it may have been intentionally set, officials said. Crews at the scene said there were multiple possible ignition points found inside the house.

"Officers from the Beaumont Police Department and CalFire arrived to find the home fully engulfed in flames," the Beaumont Police Department said of the fire. "The circumstances surrounding the cause of the fire were determined to be suspicious and the case was handed over to CalFire Arson Investigators."

No injuries were reported.

Anyone with information related to the incident was asked to contact Investigator McGrananan at the CalFire Investigation Bureau 951-943-4970.

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