Cause of third fire at Mission Thrift released

NOTE: The video in this story is from an earlier report.

FRESNO, Calif. (KSEE/KGPE) – The Fresno Fire Department has released the cause of a third fire at the Mission Thrift Store in Fresno.

Fire officials say they responded to a large pile of donated items burning outside the building at the thrift store near Blackstone and Sierra avenues around 1:10 p.m. on July 27.

Fresno Fire investigates third fire at Mission Thrift Store

The previous fires, which occurred on Thursday, July 10, and Friday, July 11, are also being investigated as accidental, according to fire officials.

Fire investigators say after a detailed investigation, including an on-site inspection and review of security video, investigators determined the third fire on July 27 was accidental and there is no evidence of arson or any intentional cause.

‘Heartbreaking and back-breaking’: Fresno’s Mission Thrift sees 3rd fire in less than three weeks

The fire department says they are working with the property owner and management to help prevent future fires…

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