Published on May 08, 2017

Menlo Park Fire District personnel responded to a reported explosion and building fire
at 3.50 am on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 on Holbrook Lane in the Town of Atherton.

Fire Captain Roy Trester on Menlo Engine 5 arrived on-scene at 3.53 am and reported a
well involved detached ‘shed” fire that was located behind the homes garage. The ten
foot by twelve foot building was free burning with fire starting to extend to a fence.

Full Press Release: Atherton Explosion and Building Fire - May 3 2017.pdf