Firefighters contain Fresno apartment fire sparked by unattended incense

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — Firefighters quickly contained an apartment fire on Church Avenue in Fresno on Monday, keeping it from spreading to neighboring units.

The Fresno Fire Department responded to the fire on Church near Chestnut Avenues just after 3 p.m. to find flames coming from the unit.

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They were able to confine the fire to one unit, which displaced the two residents of the affected apartment.

The remaining eight units in the building were unharmed, and no injuries were reported.

Firefighters say the fire originated from burning scented incense left unattended.

The Fresno Fire Department urges the public to exercise caution when burning candles or incense, saying you should never leave them unattended and to ensure they are fully extinguished before going to bed or leaving home.