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Grover Beach honors neighbors who rescued residents from July 29 apartment fire
Summary
City leaders presented a proclamation to Corey and Jackie Clendenin for rescuing occupants during a July 29 structure fire that displaced multiple residents in a South Fourteenth Street apartment complex.
Grover Beach — The City Council on Monday recognized two residents for life‑saving actions after a large apartment fire on July 29 that left several families displaced.
Chief Scott Hallett of the 5 Cities Fire Authority briefed the council on the incident and presented a proclamation and an award to Corey and Jackie Clendenin for their rescue work at 970 South 14th Street.
Hallett told the council the fire began at about 9:27 a.m. at an eight‑unit apartment complex; flames spread rapidly and two occupants were rescued from an upper floor and transported to the hospital. “This was a large-scale event for us,” Hallett said, describing multi‑agency response from the 5 Cities Fire Authority, San Luis Obispo County Fire, Cal Fire, San Luis Ambulance and utility partners.
The proclamation described the Clendenins’ actions and noted that they had organized a GoFundMe and collected donations to help displaced residents. The city read a formal proclamation commending their “selfless acts of bravery and heroic actions” and presented commemorative recognition from the fire authority.
Mayor and council members thanked the Clendenins and the many neighbors who assisted on scene and in the weeks afterward; the city manager and chief noted the ongoing needs of displaced households and the requests from residents for temporary storage and housing assistance.
During public comment and later discussions, community members described efforts to organize donated goods and requested help locating storage space for those items while displaced families secure housing.
Ending note: Council members praised the Clendenins’ quick action and urged residents with available storage or assistance to connect with the family-led fundraiser and city staff coordinating relief.
