PRESS RELEASE Structure Fire

At approximately 9:27 am on Tuesday, July 29, 2025, the Five Cities Fire Authority (FCFA) was dispatched to a reported multi-family structure fire located at 960 South 14th Street in Grover Beach. Upon arrival, the first-arriving engine company found a working fire in a two-story, 8-unit apartment complex.
During the fire attack and conducting a primary search of the building, FCFA units determined two occupants sustained minor injuries while attempting to exit the building to escape the fire. Both civilians were transported by ambulance to a local hospital for further treatment and evaluation.
Multiple agencies assisted FCFA during the operation, including SLO County/Cal Fire, Grover Beach Police Department, Grover Beach Public Works, PG&E, Southern California. Gas Co., and San Luis Ambulance.
Twenty-four firefighters responded to the blaze, and it was fully extinguished at 11:00 a.m., with firefighters remaining on scene throughout the day to determine the origin and cause of the fire.
In total, five units sustained significant damage, and ten residents were displaced. The building was not equipped with fire sprinklers, which was a contributing cause to the rapid-fire growth. Property owners and management were extremely helpful in assisting with locating temporary housing for the displaced occupants.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.