Volunteers provide support to people affected by Hollister home fire
The four volunteers who responded are (l-r): Dan Kemper, Sal Duran, John Crepeau, and Kelly Donelly-May.
HOLLISTER, CA — An early morning fire on April 14 at a residence in the city of Hollister prompted a response from the city’s Fire Department, an assist from CalFire personnel, and support from the American Red Cross. The response occurred minutes after midnight on Saturday at 1000 Central Avenue.
The fire, which firefighters contained to the two homes at that residence, affected 27 people who were there at the time. Three of the occupants were reported to have sustained injuries that required treatment at a local hospital. Read more
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