Fire destroys nonprofit's building in southeast Fresno

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- A local nonprofit's building is now reduced to rubble after a fire ignited in southeast Fresno on Wednesday morning.

The flames broke out around 2 am at the Fresno Barrios Unidos building on Tulare and Rowell, just across from Roosevelt High School.

The Fresno Fire Department says dozens of firefighters were called to attack the fire from the ground and above with jets of water.

The flames were so strong that they threatened a nearby Bank of America and homes.

Crews were on high alert that the building could come down.

No firefighters were hurt.

Officials say the building is a total loss and the cause is under investigation.

According to the Fresno Barrios Unidos' site, the nonprofit offers programs focus on health, wellness, and advocacy for historically challenged youth.

"No fire can destroy the strength, resilience, and love that defines this community," the nonprofit wrote on social media.

It operates three other locations in Fresno.