The Riverside County Fire Department contained a fire to a garage at a single-story residence in Desert Hot Springs Monday.
Firefighters received a report of smoke coming from a one-family dwelling in the 66000 block of Cahuilla Avenue shortly before 5:50 a.m. Monday, according to an RCFD statement.
Red Cross assistance was requested for a total of eight displaced residents, the department said, while authorities transported two patients via ambulance to a local medical facility.
Another injured patient declined further care after a paramedic evaluation.
RCFD personnel said they would remain at the scene for an additional two hours, according to the statement.