The Turlock Fire Department is battling a large fire at a house in the 2000 block of Royal Wood Lane.

As of 5:45 p.m., the fire appears to be contained, but the fire department remains on scene for overhaul.

Much of the residential area is closed to traffic and smoke continues to pour from the single-story home.

There is extensive damage to the home, however, a dollar figure is not available at this time.

Turlock firefighters are battling the blaze with the help of the Turlock Rural Fire Department and AMR, while Turlock police are also on scene.

The cause is unknown at this time.

TurlockCityNews.com will release an update as more information becomes available.