Stockton fire: Massive 4-alarm blaze caught on video

A massive four-alarm fire broke out in the 400 block of East Main Street, downtown Stockton, California.

Published on: Jun 7, 2025, 23:10:17 IST

By Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan

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A massive four-alarm fire broke out in downtown Stockton, California, on Saturday. The blaze erupted in a vacant building and is threatening several other vacant buildings. People have been asked to avoid the area.

A massive four-alarm fire broke out in downtown Stockton, California. (UnSplash)

City officials issued a statement, saying, “4 alarm fire downtown in the 400 block of East Main Street. At least 1 vacant building heavily involved with fire and threatening several other vacant buildings. Outside fire agencies enroute to provide additional support. Public is advised to avoid the area.”

Videos from the scene show thick plumes of smoke billowing from the building.

This is a breaking news story and will be updated with more information

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Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan
Vaishnavi Vaidyanathan leads the US Desk at Hindustan Times, where she writes, strategises coverage, and ensures quality across all beats. With eight years of experience covering US news for leading publications, she has reported extensively on politics, entertainment, and sports. Vaishnavi holds a graduate degree in English, Journalism, and Psychology, and completed her PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism from the Manorama School of Communication, where she was awarded the prestigious Mammen Mappillai Award for Best Outgoing Student. She began her career at the International Business Times (US Edition), covering US breaking news, politics, and entertainment. She later joined Opoyi, reporting across all beats, including US sports and trending stories. Prior to Hindustan Times, she served as World Lead at Times Now News, covering comprehensive world news and events. Vaishnavi has expertise in politics, entertainment, and breaking news, and enjoys tackling stories across a wide range of topics. Beyond the newsroom, she is an avid traveller, a foodie who loves exploring new restaurants, and a pop culture enthusiast who enjoys watching latest shows and films. She also enjoys engaging in debates and discussions on Reddit.Read More

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