A family pet lost its life in a house fire in Palm Springs Thursday morning. The flames broke out at about 10:30 a.m. on Canon Drive, south of Ramon Road near the intersection of El Cielo Road.
News Channel 3 reporter Jake Ingrassia spoke with Owen Fox, the homeowner, who says the fire started in the garage. Fox said he was working on his 1985 Porsche when he believes the muffler caught fire.
"My porsche isn't running very well but I back it up every couple of weeks just to keep the battery going and to start it up," Fox said. He said the car began filling with smoke.
"Seconds later there was a significant fire and I think less than a minute, there was an enormous fire and it was up over the roof," he said.
Families on the street were evacuated. "We heard one small pop and then -- another loud pop," said neighbor Chris Gastelum. "Getting the kids out, they were all just relaxing and you have to give them the sense of urgency. You know, we gotta go, leave everything."