Abandoned Building Engulfed in Flames in Parlier

Cause of early morning fire remains under investigation

Published on Feb. 13, 2026

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An abandoned two-story residential building in Parlier, California was engulfed in flames early Friday morning, according to the Fresno County Fire Department. Firefighters responded to the scene on Madsen Avenue and Manning Avenue and were able to extinguish the fire, but the cause remains under investigation.

Why it matters

Abandoned buildings can pose fire risks and safety hazards to nearby residents, and the cause of this fire will be important to determine in order to prevent similar incidents in the future.

The details

Firefighters were called to the scene around 5 a.m. and found the abandoned two-story residential structure fully engulfed in flames. They worked to extinguish the fire and eventually brought it under control, but the cause remains under investigation.

  • Firefighters responded to the scene around 5 a.m. on Friday, February 13, 2026.

The players

Fresno County Fire Department

The local fire department that responded to and extinguished the fire at the abandoned building.

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What’s next

Investigators will work to determine the cause of the fire in the abandoned building.

The takeaway

This incident highlights the importance of properly securing and maintaining abandoned buildings to prevent potential fire hazards and risks to public safety.