Fresno Fire Investigators Seek Public’s Help in Arson Case

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 9 hours ago on

July 2, 2025

Fresno Fire officials are seeking help identifying a person of interest after a Thursday, June 26, 2025, house fire near Shields and Valentine was ruled arson. (Fresno FD)

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Fresno Fire officials are asking for the public’s help in identifying a person of interest in connection with a house fire determined to be arson.

Firefighters responded to the blaze Thursday, June 26, near Shields and Valentine avenues.

After an investigation, authorities concluded the fire had been intentionally set.

Surveillance video captured an individual at the scene around the time of the fire.

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Investigators have released the footage and are urging anyone who recognizes the person or has information about the incident to come forward.

Tips can be shared with Fresno Fire Investigators at 559-621-ARSN(2776).

All information provided can remain anonymous.

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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.