Man Dies in California House Fire

    May 9, 2009
    The fire was reported in the attic and rear of the house.

    MODESTO, Calif. --

    A man died at a hospital after he was taken out of a blazing home on Friday afternoon, according to fire officials.

    Battalion Chief Hugo Patino said several pets were also lost in the fire.

    The fire was reported in the attic and rear of a house in the 1800 block of Mable Avenue, which Patino said is right across the street from a fire station.

    The cause of the blaze is under investigation.

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