Arson investigators called after body found in Fresno grass fire near Hwy 41
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- Fresno firefighters found a body while fighting a large grass fire near Hwy 41.
- Arson investigators were called to assist after the body was discovered at the scene.
- Police said the death appears natural, but the fire’s cause remains under investigation.
A person was found dead Friday evening as crews from the Fresno Fire Department responded to a large grass fire.
Firefighters were called to the blaze at 7:11 p.m. near Jensen and Lotus avenues, near Highway 41.
While battling the fire, crews found a body at the scene.
Arson investigators were called to assist with the investigation. Police said the death appears to be from natural causes.
The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
This story was originally published May 22, 2026 at 9:35 PM.
Anthony Galaviz
The Fresno Bee