FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) — A devastating two-alarm fire broke out on Thursday afternoon in a central Fresno apartment, leading to the tragic loss of five dogs and displacing a family.

According to the Fresno Fire Department, the blaze started shortly after 3:45 p.m. at the Fresno Glenn Apartments, located at the intersection of Glenn and Voorman avenues. Fire crews quickly responded and requested additional assistance due to concerns that the fire could spread to neighboring units.

Thanks to their efforts, firefighters were able to contain the flames to a single apartment. However, several adjacent units suffered smoke damage. The family residing in the affected apartment safely escaped without injury.

Sadly, investigators confirmed that five dogs perished in the fire. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Authorities continue to assess the situation and provide support to those impacted by this heartbreaking event.
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