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Vacant Mountain View home damaged in accidental fire
A vacant single-family home in Mountain View sustained an estimated $10,000 in damage Friday evening after a renovation mishap sparked a patio fire, according to the Mountain View Fire Department.
What happened
According to Mountain View Voice’s source item, Vacant Mountain View home damaged in accidental fire, A vacant single-family home in Mountain View sustained an estimated $10,000 in damage Friday evening after a renovation mishap sparked a patio fire, according to the Mountain View Fire Department.
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- Vacant Mountain View home damaged in accidental fireMountain View Voice - 2026-05-12T19:52:16+00:00
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