Suspicious House Fire In Coalinga - KMPH FOX 26 | Central San Joaquin Valley News Source

Firefighters in Coalinga had their hands full Monday morning with what they're calling a suspicious fire.

Crews were called to a home on Cedar and 3rd Street just after 1 a.m.

The family inside woke up to a fire in the back of their house.

Family members tried to put it out with a garden hose, but crews were on scene within two minutes. By then, the fire had spread.

Firefighters were able to put it out a short time later.

The fire caused an estimated $60,000 in damage.