Fire destroys attic of Fallbrook home

FALLBROOK – A fire that took place in the early morning Tuesday, Oct. 12, at a Fallbrook home resulted in approximately $150,000 damage to the structure.

The fire, which erupted at about 5:30 a.m. in the attic area of the home, appears to have been electrical in origin, said John Buchanan, public information officer for North County Fire. The home is located in the 1000 block of Hughes Lane. (Hughes Lane is off East Mission Road, just west of Stage Coach Lane).

The family residing in the home became aware of the fire when they awoke to the smell of smoke. The distinctive smell was enough...