Seven people displaced following house fire in Central Fresno

Monday, January 14, 2019
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The Fresno Fire Department has determined a candle sparked an early morning house fire in Central Fresno that displaced seven people.

The call came in around 4 a.m. Monday of a house fire on Rowell near Home Avenue.
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When crews arrived, they saw smoke coming from the roof.

Fire officials say the candle that started the fire was lit in a back bedroom and spread to the attic.

Firefighters were able to contain the fire to the attic.
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The home did not have any electricity.

Fire crews plan to be at the scene for at least a couple of hours.
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