A house fire on New Year's Eve in Turlock has left six residents without a home, as reported by the Turlock Fire Department. The blaze, which occurred in the 1100 block of Colorado Avenue, was called in just after 10 p.m. on Tuesday. According to a statement obtained by CBS News Sacramento, the first units on the scene reported seeing smoke coming from the second story of the building.
Firefighters arrived late at night and quickly contained the flames within 10 minutes. Six people were displaced, but no injuries were reported. The response included two additional engines, one quint, and one battalion chief, with assistance from the Turlock Fire Department through the MST resource-sharing partners, as mentioned in a release by FOX40 News.
While the residents impacted by the fire are now facing the aftermath of displacement, the cause of the fire is still under investigation. The Turlock Fire Department has reached out to the community through social media, seeking information to aid the Stanislaus County Fire Investigation Unit in their inquiry.
Local authorities are encouraging anyone with knowledge about the fire's origins to offer their insights. They can contact the Stanislaus Regional FIU through the provided hotline at 209-525-5537.
