MERCED COUNTY, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – A home in Winton where excessive solid waste and multiple code violations were discovered, and a notice of violation and abatement was issued, caught fire in Merced County, according to the Merced County Sheriff’s Office.
After repeated outreach and education, deputies say the property owner failed to comply, prompting legal action. A notice of violation and abatement order were issued, and a court hearing was scheduled
Deputies say a fire started at the property on May 18, before the hearing could take place. When deputies and fire crews arrived, they found vehicles and waste on fire…