Update posted at 11:57 am: The Calaveras Consolidated Fire Department reports that the cause of a house fire that ignited during the eight o’clock hour this morning is under investigation. The home was unoccupied and in the process of being demolished following another fire that happened in July. Other resources that responded today include CAL Fire and San Andreas Fire.
Original story posted at 8:20 am: Rancho Calaveras, CA — Firefighters are working to extinguish a fully engulfed house fire in the area of Kirby Street, near the O’Rielly Street intersection, in the Rancho Calaveras community.
It is a two-story structure and fire agencies from surrounding areas were dispatched to assist. It is unclear if there are any injuries associated with the fire. Officials are conducting traffic control nearby so be prepared for activity in the area. Kirby Street is currently blocked in both directions starting near Jenny Lind Road.
This post was last modified on 09/25/2024 11:58 am
Written by BJ Hansen.
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