Fresno Fires Displace 14 Residents, Destroy Multiple Homes

Several house fires in Fresno and Fresno County over the weekend have displaced multiple families and caused significant property damage. A fire near downtown Fresno destroyed a home under construction and displaced six people, including three adults and three children, with the American Red Cross providing temporary housing assistance. Another fire at a vacant home in Fresno, believed to have been started by homeless individuals staying inside, caused moderate damage but no injuries. Additionally, a fire on Highway 41 and Mt. Whitney displaced eight residents, including children, after the blaze spread to nearby vegetation; the Red Cross is also assisting these victims. No injuries were reported in any of the incidents, and investigations into the causes of the fires are ongoing. These events highlight ongoing fire safety challenges in the Fresno area, affecting both occupied and vacant properties.