Modesto Fire Investigates Explosion And Fire At Duplex
MODESTO (CBS13) - Modesto firefighters are investigating an explosion that caused thousands of dollars in damage.
The scene was at a duplex along the 100 block of Drake Avenue.
The explosion occurred just before 8 p.m. on Saturday and resulted in a fire in one of the units in the duplex.
At 7:45 pm, we responded to a fire with reports that there had been an explosion. Info: https://t.co/tK1wq2OZcd pic.twitter.com/P3RmUivIqP
— Modesto Fire (@ModestoFire) April 10, 2016
Crews from the Modesto Fire Department and the Stanislaus Consolidated Fire Protection District responded to the scene.
One woman was injured and transported to an area hospital. The Red Cross is helping two others find housing.
The cause of the explosion is under investigation.
Crews estimate the explosion and fire caused about $85,000 in damage.