Man dies in fire inside concrete drainage enclosure in Fresno. Witnesses heard screaming
UPDATE: Man killed at fire in concrete drain in Fresno identified
A man died after he was badly burned during a fire inside a concrete drainage enclosure in Fresno on Monday, authorities said.
The Fresno Fire Department responded to the area of Norwich and Sante Fe avenues at 2 p.m. and found the man already dead, Battalion Chief Kirk Wanless said.
Witnesses told officials they heard the victim screaming and attempted to pull him out, but were unable to, including a city worker.
The cause of fire was under investigation.
Officials said the enclosure was being used as a temporary shelter.
This story was originally published April 24, 2023 at 5:47 PM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee