MODESTO, Calif. --
Modesto fire crews were called to an alley between 9th and 10th streets just after 1 a.m. Tuesday, where one firefighter had to walk into the flames to shut off a gas valve, officials said.
The blaze was happening near J Street, according to the Modesto fire chief.
No one was hurt, and the damage to a building was described as minimal.
Fire crews pushed back the flames with water while the firefighter turned off the valve.
The cause is under investigation.
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