Grass fire along Hwy 41, near Friant Road slows traffic, threatened hillside homes
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- A grass fire near Highway 41 and Friant Road slowed traffic and at times came to a stop.
- Fire crews responded after the fire was reported around 5:30 p.m.
- Flames threatened homes on the hillside while southbound Highway 41 saw traffic impacts.
A grass fire burning along a hillside near Highway 41, near Friant offramp is causing traffic to slow and, at times, come to a stop.
The fire was reported around 5:30 p.m., prompting crews to respond quickly to contain the flames.
Firefighters worked to knock down the blaze as it threatened homes on the hillside.
Traffic impacts are being reported on southbound Highway 41, near Avenue 9.
All lanes are now open.
This story was originally published May 3, 2026 at 6:07 PM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee