At about 6:27pm Saturday, Turlock Fire, Modesto Fire, Turlock Police, Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit, and American Medical Response responded to a working structure fire at Roth SocialHouse in the 3100 block of Hotel Drive.

Several people reported black smoke coming from the roof. An employee was amongst those people and stated they believed the fire started at a grill and everyone had been evacuated.

Sergeant Argueta was nearby and the first to arrive on scene. He found two employees up on the roof trying to contain the fire.

When firefighters arrived on scene, they confirmed smoke showing from the roof.

Firefighters began investigating and found active flames in an exhaust system over the grill. They then began fire attack in the offensive strategy and were able to bring the fire under control within half an hour.

Crews remained on scene for an extended period of time conducting investigation, overhaul, salvage, and other post-fire activities.

The Turlock Irrigation District and Pacific Gas and Electric Company also responded to the scene to secure utilities, while Modesto Fire provided city coverage for the duration of the incident.

No injuries were reported.

The cause of the fire is currently unknown.

“Due to unforeseen circumstances, we will temporarily be closed,” posted Roth SocialHouse on social media. “We will open again soon. Thank you for your patience.”

The investigation remains ongoing. Anyone with information that could assist is encouraged to call the Stanislaus Regional Fire Investigation Unit at 209-525-5537.