The Newman Fire Station responded to 32 calls for service from June 26 to July 2. The calls included 19 for Emergency Medical Services, one potential structure fire, three working structure fires, one vehicle collision, two public assists, three fire assist to other agencies, two vegetation fires and one fire out call.
On June 27, at 5:26 p.m., the Newman Station was dispatched to a vehicle collision near Highway 33 and Elfers Road, Crows Landing. Upon arrival, the fire crews found a multiple-vehicle accident with one sheared power pole. The occupants sustained minor injuries, and the estimated damage was $100,000. The fire crews secured the vehicle, directed traffic, and obtained incident information.
On June 28, at 10:34 a.m., the Newman Station was dispatched for a vegetation fire near Hills Ferry Road and the San Joaquin River. Upon arrival, the fire crews quickly extinguished a roadside fire. There were no reported injuries or damage estimates, and the cause is unknown.
On June 29, at 3:15 a.m. the Newman Station was dispatched for a working structure fire in the 1000 block of Merced Street. Upon arrival, the fire crews found a single-story commercial structure that was unoccupied. The fire crews diligently extinguished the fire and obtained photos. The cause was determined to be incendiary. There were no reports of injury, and the damages are estimated at $200,000.
On June 30, at 3:59 p.m., the Newman Station was dispatched to a working structure fire in the 500 block of Clover Avenue in Patterson. The fire crews were assigned to assist in extinguishing the fire. The cause of the fire was determined to be incendiary. There were no reports of injury, and the damages are estimated at $400,000.