MODESTO – Firefighters responded to a report of a home on fire early Wednesday morning.
The fire was dispatched at about 1:15am at a home near the area of the 2900 block of Bateman Lane. Several firefighters responded including crews from Modesto, Ceres, and Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection.
Arriving firefighters encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions from the garage area of the residence. Early reports indicate the occupants were able to safely exit the home.
An investigator was also dispatched to the scene to determine the cause.
