Firefighters put out large fire at central Fresno commercial building
FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters stopped flames from burning through a vacant commercial building in central Fresno on Wednesday.
The fire was first reported shortly after 11 am at a building on Belmont Avenue and Fulton Street.
When fire crews arrived, they found flames coming from the roof. Firefighters were able to quickly douse the flames.
No one was injured.
Investigators say it appeared that people may have been living inside the building.
While clearing out the structure, firefighters found a loaded shotgun inside. The gun was turned over to authorities.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
Police have closed the intersection of Belmont and Fulton while crews work to mop up the rest of the fire. Drivers are asked to avoid the area.
