Patterson House Fire Under Investigation | Sacramento News

A deadly house fire in Patterson may have been intentionally set, as investigators now probe the blaze that killed one person late Sunday night. Firefighters arrived to find the home fully engulfed, and despite attempts to rescue someone inside, conditions turned deadly, forcing a defensive firefight. The Stanislaus County Fire Investigation Unit and Sheriff’s Office are working together to determine the fire’s origin and the victim’s cause of death — a challenge made harder by fire damage destroying potential evidence. An autopsy is scheduled to identify the victim and confirm the cause. Authorities are urging anyone with information to come forward — contact Detective Hernandez or submit anonymous tips through Stanislaus Area Crime Stoppers, with possible cash rewards for leads that result in an arrest. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/8feecbae95e51b3c