A well-known local care home, Magnolia Ranch, had extensive fire damage to a garage and adjoining apartment, but escaped with relatively minor smoke damage to the main facility. However, electricity was knocked out to the entire property in the 25000 block of Magnolia Avenue in Escalon in the fire on Wednesday, Dec. 28 and the facility will need some repairs. Escalon Fire Department Battalion Chief Terry Pinheiro said there were no injuries in the fire, which occurred about 8:30 on Wednesday morning.
Morning Fire Damages Magnolia Ranch Home