Lack of smoke detectors ‘factor’ in deadly Monte Sereno house fire, says Santa Clara Co. fire chief

A house fire proved deadly and officials say a lack of smoke detectors was a factor. The fire started accidentally in the kitchen of the property.

Assistant Fire Chief Jeremy Davis of the Santa Clara County fire department provided this information. He stated that the fire began in the kitchen, but did not elaborate on the circumstances surrounding the accident.

Further details about the incident are available from the source, including comments from Assistant Fire Chief Davis.