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Firefighters Save Salvation Army Thrift Store in Hesperia from Blaze – VVNG.com

HESPERIA, CA (VVNG.com) — On Saturday evening, the San Bernardino County Fire Department responded to a fire behind a business in the 16000 block of Main Street in Hesperia.

When firefighters arrived at 11:48 p.m., they found a large pile of clothing and other debris burning near the Salvation Army Thrift Store.

Firefighters quickly extinguished the flames outside, but noticed that the fire had entered the walls of the building.

(photo courtesy of San Bernardino County Fire)

Firefighters entered the building and found it full of smoke. They worked effectively to reach the interior walls and put out the remaining fire.

Crews stayed for about an hour to make sure the building was safe and cleared the smoke.

Thanks to the quick response, the commercial building was saved and no injuries were reported.

The incident was handled by a crew of seven firefighters using one engine and one truck, according to the San Bernardino County Fire Department.

The actions and response of the firefighters had a positive outcome, resulting in the preservation of the entire building. The cause of the fire was not disclosed.

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