Staff Report / Modestolocal.org

A fire broke out at a mobile home park on the 400 block of South 7th Street in Modesto around 2:30 pm on Monday. Modesto, Stanislaus Consolidated, and Turlock Firefighters rushed to the scene. The Modesto Chief found three mobile homes on fire and another one catching fire. More than 50 firefighters worked to control the blaze, which destroyed three homes, damaged three others, and burned a vehicle. Westport Fire District provided assistance with their water tender. Two residents and one firefighter were taken to local hospitals for injuries. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit. The American Red Cross is helping 16 adults and 10 children who were displaced by the fire. The Stanislaus County Community Emergency Response Team offered support by providing rest and rehab materials for the firefighters.

Source: Modesto Fire Department | Modesto CA

Source Type: EMS

Source Location: Modesto

Modesto, CA

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