Used fireworks in trash bin spark blaze that displaces Turlock family, officials say
Used fireworks in a trash can sparked a Monday night blaze that displaced three people, the Turlock Fire Department reported.
Firefighters responded at about 11:10 p.m. on the Fourth of July to a house on the 2200 block of Joynichole Drive, just north of Pedras Road.
Firefighters contained the flames to an exterior wall and the attic in about half an hour, but two adults and a minor were displaced, a news release said.
The cause was determined to be fireworks placed in a trash can up against the house, the release said. No injuries were reported to the residents or 15 firefighters.
The Independence Day weekend was typically busy for fire crews around Stanislaus County, although fireworks were not confirmed in the other initial reports.
The Modesto Fire Department responded at about 11:10 p.m. Monday to two sheds burning on Seattle Street in south Modesto. The flames did not reach the home, but a resident was transported by ambulance with breathing difficulty, the report said.
At about 11:55 p.m. Monday, the department responded to a house on Bailey Drive, just north of Merle Avenue. Crews contained the flames to the roof and attic, the report said.
At about 10:15 p.m. Saturday, crews were called to a roof fire on Markham Avenue in south Modesto. It was quickly controlled, the report said.
The department also reported several small vegetation fires in its service area, which extends well beyond Modesto due to contracts for service.
This story was originally published July 5, 2022 at 5:02 PM.
