Fresno Fire Department Seeks Public’s Help Identifying Suspect in Arson Fire

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 7 months ago on

February 19, 2025

The Fresno Fire Department is seeking information to identify a suspect in a Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, arson fire on North First Street. (FFD)

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...

The Fresno Fire Department is requesting the public’s help in identifying the person responsible for an arson fire on First Street, between Yale and Weldon avenues, early Friday morning, they said in a statement.

The fire broke out around 3:15 a.m.

Witnesses reported seeing a man running from the scene but could only describe him as an adult male wearing a black hooded sweater.

Got a Tip?

The FFD Fire Investigations Unit is asking anyone with information to come forward.

Tips can be made anonymously by calling Valley Crime Stoppers at (559) 498-STOP (7867) or the FFD Arson hotline at (559) 621-ARSN (2767).

—

Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.

DON'T MISS

What Are Fresno Real Estate Experts Predicting for 2025 and Beyond?

DON'T MISS

First California EV Mandates Hit Automakers This Year. Most Are Not Even Close

DON'T MISS

Rams vs. Eagles Injury Report: 2 Starters Miss Wednesday’s Practice for LA

DON'T MISS

ABC to Indefinitely Halt Broadcasts of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After Remarks About Kirk

DON'T MISS

Three Police Officers Killed, Two Injured in Pennsylvania Shooting, State Police Commissioner Says

DON'T MISS

West Coast States Recommend COVID Shots for All Adults and Children, Breaking With Federal Policy

DON'T MISS

White House Readies Executive Order on Political Violence as Liberal Groups Sound Warning

DON'T MISS

US State Visit Yields Record 150 Billion Pounds of Investment, UK Says

DON'T MISS

Bondi Prompts Broad Backlash After Saying She’ll Target ‘Hate Speech’

DON'T MISS

Fresno Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Residential Burglary

DON'T MISS

The Number of Californians Late on Paying Back Student Loans Has Climbed, Analysis Finds

DON'T MISS

100 Liberal Philanthropies Prepare to Push Back Against Trump Crackdown

UP NEXT

ABC to Indefinitely Halt Broadcasts of ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ After Remarks About Kirk

UP NEXT

Three Police Officers Killed, Two Injured in Pennsylvania Shooting, State Police Commissioner Says

UP NEXT

West Coast States Recommend COVID Shots for All Adults and Children, Breaking With Federal Policy

UP NEXT

White House Readies Executive Order on Political Violence as Liberal Groups Sound Warning

UP NEXT

US State Visit Yields Record 150 Billion Pounds of Investment, UK Says

UP NEXT

Bondi Prompts Broad Backlash After Saying She’ll Target ‘Hate Speech’

UP NEXT

Fresno Police Seek Help Identifying Suspect in Residential Burglary

UP NEXT

The Number of Californians Late on Paying Back Student Loans Has Climbed, Analysis Finds

UP NEXT

100 Liberal Philanthropies Prepare to Push Back Against Trump Crackdown

UP NEXT

Stocks Hit Fresh Record High, US Yields Rise After Fed Rate Cut

Anthony W. Haddad,

Multimedia Journalist

Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.