Fire Burning At Warehouses In Downtown Modesto
9:30 UPDATE: Fire crews have gained control of the fire, but said they will be on the scene well into the night to mop up. Firefighters do not have an estimated time of clearing.
Modesto fire confirmed that two large commercial buildings, one of which was Crescent Supply, were burned in the fire.
Other than the one firefighter injured, no other injuries were reported from this fire.
The cause is still under investigation.
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6:45 UPDATE: The fire is now categorized as a general alarm fire, which is the highest alarm that can be called for a fire.
Modesto Fire said that one firefighter was injured in the fight and has been transported to an area hospital. The extent of the firefighter's injuries is unknown at this time.
#BREAKING - Modesto Firefighters continue to battle blaze downtown. pic.twitter.com/ZKRMuJyRWO
— Carlos Correa (@CarlosCorrea2) September 15, 2018
With the general alarm, firefighters are requesting resources from anyone and everyone who is available to deploy resources.
Modesto Fire, Ceres Fire, Stanislaus Consolidated Fire, Turlock Fire, and Burbank Fire are responding to the fire.
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6 p.m. UPDATE: Per Modesto Fire, the fire has now spread to a second building and is a four-alarm fire.
No injuries have been reported yet.
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MODESTO (CBS13) — A large warehouse fire has broken out at I and 8th Street in Downtown Modesto.
MFD and partner agencies are working a 2 alarm warehouse fire on 8th and I Street. Roadways are closed and traffic is severely impacted. More info will be posted when available. pic.twitter.com/1SxD7EblHc
— Modesto Fire (@ModestoFire) September 15, 2018
Large plumes of black smoke can be seen around the area from the fire.
Fire crews are en route.
Modesto fire off 8th. Across from taco trucks. pic.twitter.com/C39bB4VwQ1
— Jason 'Still the same O' G (@Klutzleo) September 15, 2018
According to the Modesto Fire Department, the fire is burning in an old warehouse and started just before 5 p.m.
It is unclear what started the fire at this time.
This is a developing story.