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Pickup Truck Catches Fire in Downtown Modesto Early Thursday
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Modesto firefighters responded to a pickup truck fire early Thursday morning near Burney Street and La Loma Avenue. (Merced FD)

Modesto firefighters responded to a pickup truck fire early Thursday morning near Burney Street and La Loma Avenue. (Modesto FD)

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A pickup truck caught fire early Thursday near the intersection of Burney Street and La Loma Avenue in downtown Modesto, authorities said.

The Modesto Fire Department said Engine 1 responded to the scene Thursday morning.

Officials did not immediately provide details about what caused the fire.

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