An early morning fire at the AL-AZHAR Islamic Academy caused minor damage early Wednesday morning. Investigators are now searching for a man seen on the roof moments before firefighters arrived.
Crews responded around 3:45 a.m. to reports of a fire at 1284 E. Bullard Ave. When they got there, firefighters found debris burning on the roof of a church building on the property.
They were able to knock down the flames quickly, preventing the fire from spreading.
Witnesses told officials they saw a man on the roof before the fire was extinguished. He is described as an adult white male wearing a green puffer jacket, and beanie. According to investigators, he fled the scene and has not been found.
Anyone with information is asked to contact Fresno Fire investigators at 559-621-ARSN (2776).