Fire at Tower District restaurant Livingstone's determined to be arson

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- According to a Fresno Fire investigator the fire that broke out December 20th at the popular Livingstone's Restaurant and Pub was an act of arson.

The building sustained nearly half a million dollars in damage.

The owners told us at the time they are hoping to re-open as soon as possible.

Livingstone's has been in Tower since 1985 and employs more than 30 people.