Fire in Oceanside Destroys Home, Injures Firefighter

A series of residential fires occurred over the weekend in Virginia and California, with no fatalities reported. In Onancock, Virginia, a fire destroyed a home early Sunday morning, prompting a response from multiple fire stations; the cause remains under investigation and it is unclear how many residents were displaced. In Oceanside, California, a garage fire ignited from an unattended cigarette, leading to significant damage to the house; one firefighter sustained a knee injury while rescuing a bedridden man who was ultimately unharmed. Firefighters faced explosive conditions due to superheated oxygen tanks, forcing them to switch to a defensive strategy to protect nearby homes. Additionally, in Madison, Wisconsin, a candle left unattended sparked a small fire that damaged parts of a home, but no injuries were reported. Authorities continue to emphasize fire safety, particularly regarding smoking materials and candles.