Smoke billowing near Fresno’s airport after construction vehicle catches fire

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – Crews responded to a fire close to Fresno Yosemite International Airport on Monday.

At around 11 a.m., they responded to the airport for a report of a front loader on fire. The vehicle was being used for construction at the airport.

According to the Fresno Fire Department, the operator who started the machine heard a popping noise and saw fire coming from the engine compartment. He was able to safely get out of the vehicle…

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