Youth Soccer League Gear Damaged In Petaluma Fire

PETALUMA, CA — A fire early Monday spread from a portable restroom to a storage container filled with Petaluma Youth Soccer League equipment.

The Petaluma police and fire departments responded shortly after 4:45 a.m. to reports of a fire in the 200 block of Maria Drive, near the soccer field at Lucchesi Park.

"Upon arrival, firefighters encountered a fully engulfed portable restroom that posed a threat to an adjacent shipping container," Petaluma Fire Department Battalion Chief Matt Martin said.

Firefighters quickly worked to douse the flames with water hoses, but the smoke and heat had already spread to the container, he said.

Crews forced their way into the container to try to save the contents.

"Unfortunately, the contents inside the shipping container, which belonged to the Petaluma Youth Soccer League, sustained heat and smoke damage," Martin said.

The contents included soccer balls and other equipment the youth sports league uses.

The Petaluma Fire Prevention Bureau responded and was investigating to determine the cause of the fire.

The Petaluma Fire Department emphasized the importance of fire safety and prevention.

"We remain committed to safeguarding our community and appreciate the timely reporting of this incident," Martin said.