Update (Tuesday, 12:11 a.m.) - Two people were injured in a residential fire in San Miguel Monday morning.
Authorities said around 11:41 a.m. San Miguel Fire and nearby agencies responded to a structure fire at 1140 K Street
Crews performed a "defensive fire attack" and were able to limit the damage to one structure, according to a press release from San Miguel Fire.
One of those injured was related to the fire, the release said, while the other was injured when attempting to rescue pets. The press release did not elaborate on those injuries.
No firefighters were hurt.
The cause remains under investigation.
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Original story - Two homes were damaged by a fire on Monday in San Miguel.
The fire was reported shortly after 11:30 a.m. along the 1100 block of K Street.
According to the San Luis Obispo County Sheriff's Office, deputies responded to the scene for a report of a suicidal subject who had set his house on fire. That person was detained.
The fire is under investigation.
This is a developing story and will be updated with new information as it becomes available.
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