On December 19th 2009 the Los Banos Fire Department responded to a commercial structure fire took place near 8th and G Streets. These photos compliment those printed in the newspaper today.

Numerous members of the Los Banos Fire Department worked hard to control the blaze.

Members of the LBFD put hoses through what appear to be vent holes in the wall of the structure.

Member of the Los Banos Fire Departmenbt keeps an eye on hose pressures and water flow.

A 'pier' or 'loading dock' ran through the fire scene and was an area of concern.
"It's like fighting a pier fire' noted one of the firefighters.

Teams of Los Banos Firefighters entered the building through this small door several times.

A member of the Los Banos Fire Department enveloped in smoke crawls out of a small side door of the structure after entering the building.

If everyone in Los Banos would just take 1 or 2 hours a month to do something to help their neighborhood or their community we could truly make Los Banos the gem of the valley.

The above is only my personal opinion and I strongly encourage readers to seek out more information from expert sources. Copyright 2009