Fire damages home in Atwater, cause under investigation, says Merced County Fire Department
No injuries were reported Tuesday afternoon in a fire that caused significant damage to a home in Atwater, according to Merced County Fire Department/Cal Fire officials.
Firefighters responded to the blaze near Juniper Avenue and Castle Street at 2:40 p.m., according to a social media post by the Merced County Fire Department.
When crews arrived at the scene they reported a confirmed structure fire with smoke and fire showing, threatening nearby homes.
Firefighters from Merced County Fire Department and Atwater Fire Department attacked the fire aggressively and were able to prevent the fire from spreading to neighboring homes.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
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This story was originally published August 2, 2022 at 10:28 PM.
Shawn Jansen
Merced Sun-Star