Fresno police surround home after welfare check leads to trailer fire, standoff

FRESNO, Calif. (FOX26) — What began as a welfare check escalated into a disturbance, a fire, and a standoff when Fresno police arrived on Friday.

Police responded to a disturbance report at a residence near Fowler and Clinton Avenues.

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Police say the man set a trailer in the backyard on fire and refused to cooperate.

Officers surrounded the property and are making announcements for the man to come out.

FOPX26 has a crew on the scene, and we are waiting for an update from the police.