Fire at Daybreak Condos in La Mesa forces evacuations
Blaze on 5000 block of Baltimore Drive
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Posted: 03/08/2013
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LA MESA, Calif. - Flames ravaged a vacant condominium unit in La Mesa early Friday, causing about $75,000 in damage, authorities said.
The noninjury fire at Daybreak Condos at 5715 Baltimore Drive was reported shortly after 6 a.m., according to Heartland Fire & Rescue.
It was contained about a half-hour later, Heartland spokeswoman Monica Zech said.
The condo was being renovated, Zech said.
Residents of a neighboring condo unit were evacuated, La Mesa police said.
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