Vacant house fire forces street closures near Parlier

FRESNO COUNTY, Calif. (KFSN) -- A vacant home caught fire Wednesday morning, causing street closures in the area, according to Fresno County Fire.

Crews were called around 7 a.m. to the blaze on Manning Avenue near Bethel Avenue, west of Parlier.

When firefighters arrived, they discovered that the flames had started at the back of the house and quickly spread, engulfing the structure.

On Monday, crews also responded to a smaller structure on the same property that had caught fire.

The California Highway Patrol closed both lanes of Manning Ave. between Del Rey and Bethel avenues due to the incident.

The Selma Fire Department assisted, bringing the total response to 20 personnel, six fire engines, and two water tankers.

About a quarter of the home has fire and smoke damage. Crews are