NICE, Calif. – A fire over this past weekend damaged a Northshore home.

Northshore Fire Chief Jay Beristianos said the fire in a single-family dwelling in the 3000 block of Lakeshore Drive in Nice was first reported shortly before 1 p.m. Saturday.

“The fire was spotted by a fisherman across the street and Northshore firefighters conducting water rescue training nearby,” Beristianos said.

Beristianos said the fisherman notified the home's residents of the fire.

The occupants were able to get out of the house and move their car before the fire destroyed the carport area, he said.

Beristianos said the fire extended into the house and an outbuilding on the property.

Along with Northshore Fire's response, Lakeport Fire sent an engine with a crew of three, Beristianos said.

The fire was controlled in about 30 minutes with a couple of hours of mop up, he added.

Beristianos said no injuries were reported.

Although the cause of the fire is believed to be accidental, Beristianos said it remains under investigation.

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