Apartment Fire on Howe Avenue Causes Significant Damage, Injures Cat
An apartment fire on Howe Avenue in Sacramento resulted in significant damage to one unit and injured a cat. Firefighters from Metro Fire and the Sacramento Fire Department responded to the scene.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, August 19, 2026 —
A fire on Howe Avenue in Sacramento caused substantial damage to an apartment unit and resulted in an injury to a cat late Tuesday evening.
Emergency services were dispatched to the scene on Howe Avenue following reports of the blaze. Firefighting units from Metro Fire and the Sacramento Fire Department arrived to battle the fire.
The fire appears to have been contained primarily to one apartment unit, where significant damage was reported. The extent of the damage to the structure and other units was not immediately available.
During the response, firefighters attended to a cat that sustained injuries due to the fire. The condition of the cat and the specific nature of its injuries were not detailed.
The cause of the fire has not been released. Information regarding potential displacement of residents or the total cost of damages was also not provided.
Story summarized from the original created by Chris D. Johnson on fox40.com, see more information here.
