San Ramon: Fire at historic house being investigated as arson
Briefly

A historic house, the Harlan House, dating back to 1852, experienced a significant fire, now being investigated as possible arson. The incident occurred in San Ramon, where the house is recognized as one of the oldest. Firefighters responded successfully to contain the flames and prevent damage to nearby structures and vegetation. Authorities express their sadness over the destruction and confirm that an investigation into the fire's cause is underway, led by the fire protection district's arson team and the police department.
The fire broke out at the Harlan House, which is one of the oldest houses in San Ramon, according to a social media post from the San Ramon Valley Fire Protection District.
Firefighters were able to contain the flames and mitigate the spread to surrounding buildings and vegetation, authorities added.
The cause of the fire is being investigated by the fire protection district's arson investigation team and the San Ramon Police Department.
We are deeply saddened by the destruction that took place today, authorities said.
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