Several patients and staff were evacuated last night from Atwater Anberry Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Cal-Fire responded on August 31st, 2019, at approximately 9:48 p.m., to 1685 Shaffer Road for a fire that was reported in the Laundry room at the facility.
The facility was evacuated, no injuries or medical issues were reported at that time according to Cal-fire Captain James.
Fire Captain James also stated, the fire sprinkler system did activate while units were responding.
“The fire was contained at approximately 10:06 p.m. and controlled by midnight,” James told Merced Gateway News over the phone.
No estimate on the damages was immediately available.
Hello, my name is Magdalena Stamps. My brother Alexander Gamboa is a resident of the facility. I need to know he’s safe regarding last night’s fire. Please call or msg (209)-230-2150. Thank you for your time.
Magdalena Stamps