Redwood sparks Guerneville blaze

Firefighters contained the blaze to the roof and attic of the Canyon Drive home, limiting damage and saving exotic pets including pythons, iguanas, scorpions and a parrot.

Russian River Fire Capt. Rob Cassady credited a quick response to a neighbor who was outside and saw smoke coming from the two-story house.

No one was home at the time of the fire.

The fire was reported at 12:52 p.m. and was under control 27 minutes later. Firefighters remained on scene until shortly after 3 p.m.

Cassady said a PG&E crew responded to handle the downed line, which knocked out power to other homes in the neighborhood.