STOCKTON A veteran central California firefighter was fatally shot Monday when he and others responded to a report of a dumpster fire and authorities arrested a suspect, officials said. Jack Middleton told OnScene TV. Stockton firefighters battle a blaze that gutted a commercial building on Hunter and Fremont Streets in downtown Stockton on Thursday, Sept. 15, 2022. Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Chautauqua County sheriffs deputies reported Wednesday morning that there was no accidental causes to the fire and have ruled the fire incendiary. @FOX40 pic.twitter.com/2VJRAnRcAj document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. 1 year ago. We value the history of the Stockton Fire Department, built upon the strong shoulders of our past that prepare us for the challenges of the future. Teamwork - Work together to achieve a common goal. STOCKTON A criminal investigation is expected into the cause of a town fire on Tuesday afternoon. June 10, 2022 / 5:20 AM / CBS Sacramento STOCKTON (CBS13) -- Stockton Firefights responded to a large fire at an abandoned building early Friday morning. Updated on: September 15, 2022 / 2:28 PM / CBS Sacramento STOCKTON Firefighters battled a raging fire that engulfed a vacant commercial building in Stockton fire All rights reserved. The fire was reported on Market Street near 32nd Street shortly after 6:30 a.m. Officials said 31 personnel were dispatched. General Contact Information: 425 N. El Dorado St * Stockton, CA * 95202 2022 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. Streets are closed. Opinion: Being a DJ is about music but its also about common ground, companionship and knowledge. And San Diegans are breathing it. Vidal "Max" Fortuna, a more than 21-year veteran of the force, was shot. No injuries in house fire in Town of Stockton, 2 law enforcement officers from Racine County cited for snowmobiling while intoxicated in Vilas County, First Alert Weather: Friday Night Forecast, Order a Copy of a Story or Newscast That Aired on NewsChannel 7, Public File: web@wsaw.com - (715) 845-4211. Dozens of police and fire department vehicles accompanied Fortunas body from the hospital to the San Joaquin County coroners office. Get Morning Report and other email newsletters. Vidal Max Fortuna.. Somerville shot and killed Fortuna, 47, while responding to a fire near Aurora and Washington streets on Jan. 31, 2022.. After more than a year of court appearances, Somerville, 68, appeared before San Joaquin County Chautauqua County sheriffs deputies reported Notifications can be turned off anytime in the browser settings. STOCKTON Firefighters battled a raging fire that engulfed a vacant commercial building in Stockton late Thursday morning. "We called for a second alarm and eventually elevated it up to a third alarm.". The fire was first reported just after 2:10 p.m. Saturday near Tam O'Shanter and Hammertown Drives. Record reporter Hannah Workman covers news in Stockton and San Joaquin County. In 1992, the City agreed to alsoprovide contractual service to the Boggs Tract Fire Protection District. Stockton has the seventh largest business school by TheStockton Fire Department's rich tradition is backed by some of the most talented individuals in the fire service. Vacant downtown Stockton commercial building Stockton First published on June 18, 2022 / 2:58 PM. 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Crews battle 3-alarm fire burning in north Stockton Somerville will return to court at 10 a.m. on April 10 for sentencing before the Honorable Judge Charlotte J. Orcutt. SACRAMENTO Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statementregarding the death of Stockton Fire Captain Vidal Max Fortuna: Jennifer and I extend our heartfelt condolences to Captain Fortunas family, friends and colleagues as we mourn this tragic loss. The Colberg Boat Works building burned in a tragic fire in October 2022. A fire in an unprotected area of the Delta, west of Stockton, caused smoke that could be seen and smelled over the city Saturday afternoon. Join the ABC10 Weather Force! Captain Fortuna,47, was fatally shot while responding to a fire in Stockton on Monday. 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STOCKTON (CBS13) A commercial building went up in flames on Saturday on Tam'O'Shanter between Hammertown and Tommydon, said the Stockton Fire Department. Man convicted of fatally shooting Stockton Fire Captain Investigators with the Metro Arson Strike Team are investigating the fire, which is being called suspicious. Published: Feb 01, 2022 SACRAMENTO Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement regarding the death of Stockton Fire Captain Vidal Max Capt. As crews worked to extinguish the fire, gunshots rang out. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. / CBS Sacramento. The Department is led by a Fire Chief, who reports to the City Manager's Office. We love you, Max.. This is a developing story. Edwards said the death is his worst nightmare as a fire chief. On the one-year anniversary of Fortunas death, Stockton Mayor Kevin Lincoln and Stockton Firefighters Local 456 remembered Fortuna on social media. Fortuna was 47 years old and left behind a wife and two adult children. Traffic Alert: Stockton Fire is working a structure fire at Hunter Street and Oak Street. Doolan said crews were able to save a warehouse located immediately to the east of the Colberg Boat Works building. Crews are responding Thursday afternoon to a multiple-alarm fire reported at Hunter and Fremont streets in downtown Stockton sending plumes of dark smoke into the sky. Criminal Probe To Begin After Stockton Fire | News, Sports, Jobs It looks like people have been squatting and living in there, San Diego Fire Capt. Copyright Post Journal | https://www.post-journal.com | PO Box 3386, Jamestown, NY 14702 | 716-487-1111, there was no accidental causes to the fire. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! The crash was reported about 5 a.m. on San Vicente Road near Wildcat Canyon Road, said Officer Enrique Rivera in an email Thursday. Published: Feb. 27, 2022 at 2:42 PM PST TOWN OF STOCKTON, Wis. (WSAW) -No one is injured after a house fire Town of Stockton Sunday afternoon. Western wind gusts of up to 31 mph were reported in Stockton around 4 p.m. Tuesday. "We were able to put the majority of that out.". 2023 CBS Broadcasting Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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Before the historic building burned, the Stockton Maritime Museum had plans to barge the building across the channel to be an "anchor" for the organization and a permanent museum. He was killed early this morning while responding to a call. A dumpster fire was reported in the area at around 4:45 a.m. and firefighters saw flames starting to impact a nearby structure. In honor of Captain Fortuna, Capitol flags will be flown at half-staff. Compassion - Provide service so our community knows "We Care. / CBS Sacramento. STOCKTON, Wis. (WAOW) - A Stockton home is ruled a total loss after a fire Friday afternoon. Aztecs to honor 8 on Senior Night against Wyoming, but are all of them leaving? Fire department: Smoke over Stockton from fire in Delta Stockton