New images of suspected arsonists in fire that destroyed Fresno strip mall. Do you know them?
The Fresno Fire Department on Friday released three images of two suspected arsonists who allegedly destroyed a strip mall that was home to six businesses.
The Fresno Fire Department and Valley Crime Stoppers earlier this week announced a $5,000 reward for tips that lead to the convictions of the arsonists who burned the structure near Clovis Avenue and Kings Canyon Road in southeast Fresno on Jan. 6.
The fire brought down the majority of the building, which was on the north side of Kings Canyon Road and housed a barbershop, hair salon, pharmacy, dance studio and two restaurants — Irish O’Sullivan’s Sunnyside Lounge and Sunnyside Deli.
Sunnyside Deli was separated by a wall from the rest of the building and took extensive damage though it is still standing.
The Fresno Fire Department earlier this month opened an arson investigation into the blaze in the Sunnyside neighborhood and shared video of two suspects believed to be responsible for the fire.
The surveillance footage shows two men breaking into Blendz Barber Lounge early on the morning of the fire.
The two can be seen throwing what appear to be rocks at the front of the business, eventually shattering the window glass and gaining entry, the video shows.
Anyone with relevant information is asked by Valley Crime Stoppers to call 559-498-7867.
