Crime & Safety
Dryer Fire Shuts East Bay Animal Shelter
BREAKING: The temporary closure came after the blaze occurred at Antioch City Animal Services.
EAST BAY, CA - A that fire broke out over the weekend resulted in the temporary closure of an Antioch animal shelter, but no animals were injured, according to a Contra Costa County Fire Protection fire captain.
The fire occurred at about 10:40 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 21 at Antioch City Animal Services, located at 300 L St., fire Capt. George Laing said.
Firefighters responded and found smoke coming from inside the building. Firefighters were able to quickly put out the blaze.
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Investigators determined the blaze began when a dryer inside the shelter caught fire, according to Laing.
The building sustained minimal damage and no injuries were reported, Laing said.
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According to police, the shelter was closed the rest of the day as crews cleaned up the interior and tend to the animals.
Bay City News contributed to this report/Image via Shutterstock
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