Firefighters battle large debris fire in southeast Fresno

Witnesses tell Action News they could see the cloud of smoke from northeast Fresno.

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Monday, March 8, 2021
Firefighters battle large debris fire in southeast Fresno
Firefighters are battling a large debris fire in southeast Fresno on Monday morning.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- Firefighters are working to determine what caused a massive pile of debris to catch fire on Monday morning.

The fire broke out shortly after 8:00 am on Orange between Church and Belgravia Avenues.

The dark smoke billowing from the flames could be seen from miles away.

The blaze burned for about an hour before fire crews put it out.

Investigators say piles of tires and trash burned in the fire.

There are no reports of any injuries.