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'Christmas House' Catches Fire Again

The house at 910 Walnut Street renowned for its annual display of festive lights was the scene of a one-alarm fire early Tuesday morning. Fire crews quickly doused the flames and there were no injuries reported.

The Brock family experienced yet another fire at their burned-out home on Walnut Street Tuesday morning. This time, however, fire crews quickly had the flames under control. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

Just seven months ago in January, the 'Christmas House' at 910 Walnut Street, known for annually lighting up Martinez with festive cheer, . A demolition permit was issued by City Hall late last month. 

Fire crews responded to Tuesday's fire at around 4 a.m. and had it under control by 4:38 a.m., according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District. 

PG&E had to shut off a gas line at the site, fire officials said. PG&E spokeswoman Janna Morris said there was an exposed natural gas line at the house and PG&E crews managed to shut off the flow of gas.

Thanks to Craig Cannon for submitting photos of Tuesdays fire to Patch.

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Palermo May 20, 2013 at 03:32 pm
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Beau Behan May 17, 2013 at 09:36 am
Hi Robert, Thanks for dropping in and checking out the blog. The new Patch look is so 'new' as I amRead More still learning to navigate through. Just updated it and added the link to my film review. Thanks again. Cheers!
Robert Rothgery May 17, 2013 at 09:30 am
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Palermo May 20, 2013 at 03:30 pm
The main reason I don't go to any of the businesses downtown is the lack of parking. What littleRead More there is is taken up by the owners of these establishments. God forbid they park somewhere else less convenient so actual paying customers can frequent their businesses.
Captain Bebops May 19, 2013 at 09:47 am
Jim, then that's yet another penalty for showing up for jury duty. The system needs a big overhaul.Read More
Jim Caroompas May 19, 2013 at 09:27 am
The city is no longer paying for juror parking. In other words, juror or not, if your meter hasRead More expired, you pay.