Modesto apartment fire leaves at least 29 people displaced
At least 29 people were displaced after an apartment complex caught fire in Modesto. Roughly 50 firefighters tackled the flames at Valley Oak Apartments on Oakdale Road.
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Kayla kickstarted her professional journey amidst the challenges of the pandemic in 2020, immersing herself in the heart of South Los Angeles. There, she dove into local politics and community storytelling and covered city council proceedings in the City of Hawthorne. Her career took her to Seattle in 2022 where she tackled issues surrounding homelessness and climate change.
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At least 29 people were displaced after an apartment complex caught fire in Modesto. Roughly 50 firefighters tackled the flames at Valley Oak Apartments on Oakdale Road.
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