Two house fires break out in Fresno, including one by Fort Washington golf course

Two house fires broke out within minutes of each other Thursday night in separate areas of Fresno.

The first house fire was reported at 7:13 p.m. on North Mariposa Street and East Simpson Avenue in central Fresno, according to Fresno Fire Battalion Chief William Veiga.

The house was vacant, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

The second fire occurred around 7:34 p.m. in a gated community on the 10000 block of North Old Course Road near Fort Washington Golf and Country Club.

Veiga said a white BMW SUV parked near the home caught on fire and spread into the attic of the garage. When crews arrived, the vehicle’s entire engine compartment was burning.

There was minor to moderate damage to the home and the vehicle was almost completely destroyed. Officials did not release an estimated damage cost.

Two homeowners were inside the home at the time of the fire. Veiga said they will not be displaced because the fire did not extend any further inside the house.

No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

This story was originally published September 26, 2019 at 10:24 PM.