Fire officials said the hoarder conditions contributed to the fire’s spread and made interior access more difficult for crews.

STANISLAUS COUNTY, Calif. — Firefighters contained a residential structure fire that damaged two homes Tuesday night in ...

Modesto Fire Department contained a fire to the attic and kitchen of a Salida home, saving the rest of the residence.

As overnight temperatures drop across the Central Valley, Modesto firefighters are urging residents to take simple steps now to "fireproof" their homes for the winter. It's a season when crews see ...