Fresno Fire Destroys Vacant Building on Blackstone Avenue

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 1 month ago on

July 16, 2025

A vacant building on North Blackstone Avenue in Fresno was destroyed by fire Tuesday, July 15, 2025, though firefighters prevented it from spreading to nearby structures. (Fresno FD)

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A fire tore through a vacant building located at 1483 North Blackstone Avenue late Tuesday night, leaving the structure a total loss, according to Fresno Fire officials.

Records show the address previously housed a window tinting and car alarm business.

Crews arrived to find flames and smoke pouring from the building.

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A total of 28 firefighters responded and successfully kept the flames from spreading to nearby properties.

No injuries were reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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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.