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WATSONVILLE, Calif - Police evacuated a neighborhood near the 100 block of Elm and Grant Street Tuesday night, as fire crews contained a fire that spread to two homes.
Watsonville Fire responded just before 6:30 p.m. to the homes at 140 and 142 Grant Avenue. As of Tuesday night, firefighters believe the fire started in an outbuilding near the structures but they don't know why.
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SLIDESHOW: Watsonville Firefighters Battle House Fire
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The fire affected two units with damages estimated at $100,000.
American Red Cross volunteers are helping 9 adults and 8 children that were displaced by the fire. A total of eight fire engines, two fire trucks, and two water tenders from surrounding agencies assisted in the quick knockdown of the fire.
Watsonville Police were able to alert neighbors about the fire using a Nixel emergency alert. If you want to receive emergency alerts about critical emergencies, major events, traffic hazards, missing-at-risk persons and more, simply go to www.nixle.com and register your phone or email address.
