FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — A late-night fire near downtown Fresno is under investigation after flames spread to Kepler Neighborhood School on Sunday night.
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The fire started just after 10 PM near Broadway and Stanislaus Avenue.
FOX26 News reporter Madison Wilber and photographer Chase Gauthier were reporting live at a FIFA watch party nearby when the fire unexpectedly broke out in the background of their broadcast.
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The flames quickly spread from a tree to the school’s roof, causing minor roof damage.
The Fresno Police Department says a car was seen in the area just before an illegal firework went off, starting the fire.
There was no structural damage to the campus.
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Officers have video of people in the area when the fire began and are working with arson investigators.