Modesto Police assist in battling Park Fire, reassure residents.

Staff Report / Modestolocal.org

The Modesto Police Department responded to a request for mutual aid to help with the Park Fire in Chico on Wednesday. The fire, starting from arson, has grown rapidly to cover over 350,000 acres across three counties. Modesto officers are aiding in evacuations and securing evacuated areas from looters. The department assures residents that this assistance has not affected their ability to respond to calls in Modesto.



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