Two-Alarm Fire Damages Home on Madison Ave. (UPDATE)

Updated 11:45 a.m. A two-alarm fire caused significant damage to a Redwood City home this morning, according to a fire official.

The fire at 520 Madison Ave. was reported at 9:46 a.m., according to Fire Marshal Jim Palisi.

A total of eight engines and two truck companies responded to the fire, which was brought under control by 10:18 a.m.

One occupant was checked by paramedics for possible smoke inhalation, but was not taken to the hospital, Palisi said.

The fire caused "significant damage" to the second floor of the two-story single-family home, Palisi said.

He said the cause and origin of the blaze remain under investigation.

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Firefighters are responding to a two-alarm fire in Redwood City this morning, according to a San Mateo County fire dispatcher.

The fire was reported at 9:46 a.m. at 520 Madison Ave., the dispatcher said.

Jenn A-T (@javiking) tweeted 24 minutes ago, "Sirens, smells like a big fire?! What's going on in Redwood City?"

Anyone who is near the fire or who has photos, please contact stacie@patch.com.

--Bay City News

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