Mariposa Fire Mountain Community Fire Information
The sidewalk along Santa Cruz Avenue in Merced was lined up with dozens of people on Tuesday afternoon welcoming home a firefighter and “true hero” who was recently diagnosed with … Click to Continue »
Read More »CalFire battling major structure fire on Westside Boulevard
CalFire crews are battling a major structure fire on Westside Boulevard in Merced County. A Sun-Star reporter is headed out to the scene. Check back for updates. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Merced teen battling cancer places second in state finals, vows “I’ll be back”
A state title was not in the cards Saturday for Brody Ferguson, a 16-year-old swimmer with one leg who just days ago learned he has another fight with cancer on … Click to Continue »
Read More »Gustine boy battling cancer gets Disneyland wish
Gustine 11-year-old Bryan Ibarra received a family trip to Disneyland and was sworn in as an honorary CHP officer Monday, Aug. 22, 2016, through the Make-A-Wish Foundation. … Click to Continue »
Read More »Crews Battling Overnight Fire in Chowchilla
Crews are battling a house fire on Robertson Blvd off of Avenue 22 1/2 in Chowchilla. Neighbors report hearing fireworks and lightning before the fire started. The fire started around 1:30 a.m. Thursday. One person was inside the house when the fire started. Reports indicate that one firefighter has been …
Read More »Crews Battling House Fire in West-Central Fresno
Fire crews are battling a fully-involved house fire near Lafayette and Dudley in west-central Fresno. Smoke and flames can be seen coming from inside the house. The fire was called out around 5:30 a.m. Tuesday morning. A crew is on scene and more information will be provided as it is …
Read More »Firefighters Brave Triple-Digit Heat While Battling Fires in Fresno
Sunday’s heat didn’t stop dozens of Fresno City firefighters from battling a three-alarm fire in Downtown Fresno. Chief Kerri Donis said they received a call of a commercial fire around 9am inside a restaurant supply business near Van Ness Avenue and Los Angeles street. The cause of the fire …
Read More »Longtime Local Children’s Performer Battling Cancer, Expected To Postpone Summer Events
The longest running children’s performer at the Fresno County Public Library is taking a hiatus to focus on his health. 65-year old Oklin Bloodworth told us he’s battling cancer, so he will not be performing anytime soon at the library, Fashion Fair mall, or Fresno Chaffee Zoo, as he normally …
Read More »Firefighters Battling Huge Power Pole Fire: Flames Seen From Highway 99
Firefighters are battling a huge power pole fire at Brawley and Golden State. The fire started just around 3:30 a.m. Thursday morning. Flames can be seen from Highway 99. A crew is on scene and gathering more information.
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