Homeowner Injured, Dog Dies In RivCo House Fire

HOME GARDENS, CA — A homeowner suffered injuries, and the family dog died in a two-alarm blaze Thursday, officials say.

The house fire broke out shortly before 11:30 a.m. at a home in the 3400 block of Meadow View Drive near Indiana Avenue, according to the Cal Fire/Riverside County Fire Department.

Firefighters arrived at the scene to find a fully involved garage fire in the attic and roof, according to spokesperson Karina Espinoza.

"The single-story family home was 50 percent involved at the time of their arrival," she said. "The fire moved into the living quarters and a second engine arrived to assist.

Two homeowners were evaluated for minor injuries at the scene, and medics took one of them by ambulance to a nearby hospital for further treatment.

Animal control operators arrived to assist with the deceased dog, and the Red Cross was notified to assist the displaced residents.

No other information was immediately available, as the fire remains under investigation.