Fresno, CA (January 26, 2026) – A house fire reported on January 25 near the intersection of N Fulton St and E Belmont Ave in the Fresno High-Roeding area left two people injured, including a responding officer and an elderly woman. The incident was reported around 5:50 p.m. and drew a heavy emergency response from fire crews and medical personnel.
Initial reports confirmed that the elderly woman suffered injuries during the fire and was assisted by first responders. A police officer also sustained injuries while helping during the emergency. Both individuals received medical attention at the scene, though the extent of their injuries has not yet been publicly released.
Crews worked quickly to contain the fire and prevent it from spreading to nearby structures. The area was temporarily closed to traffic as emergency personnel worked to ensure the safety of nearby residents and secure the scene.
Authorities are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire and the events that led to the injuries.
We send our thoughts to the injured officer and the elderly woman, and we wish them both a full and speedy recovery.
