Resident Escapes Flames But Dog Dies

Jamestown, CA — Firefighters arrived on the scene to find flames shooting out of the front of a mobile home in Jamestown.

The fire was called in just before 10:30 p.m. Wednesday night in the 17000 block of Woods Way near Rolling Hills Boulevard in the Rolling Hills area.

Tuolumne County Sheriff’s officials indicate that a resident was able to get out of the home safely and was standing outside when fire crews pulled up.  However, two dogs were trapped inside the home. Firefighters were able to rescue one but unfortunately the other pet perished in the blaze.

Sheriff’s officials report the flames did not spread to any other structures or nearby vegetation and no evacuations were needed.  The cause of the fire is under investigation.