Fresno, CA (February 11, 2008) – Fire crews were alerted to an early morning fire occurring at Perko’s Café (222 E Bullard) by a passing motorists at 2:21 a.m. this morning. Firefighters arrived within four minutes of being dispatched to find heavy flames and smoke billowing from the roof of the café. Arson investigators have determined the cause of the fire to be arson. The restaurant was not open at the time of the incident, and no one was injured.

Value of Structure: 650,000 Loss to Structure: 500,000
Value of Contents: 400,000 Loss to Contents: 300,000
Value Total: 1,050,000 Loss Total: 800,000
Injuries to Civilians: 0 Injuries to Personnel: 0

Total number of emergency equipment and personnel:
RESOURCE # APPARATUS # PERSONNEL
Engines 6
Trucks 2
Investigators 3
Chief Officers 2
Support Staff
Other PIO, 1
Total 14 31

Anyone with information can call the Deputy Fire Marshal at 621-4446 or
Crime Stoppers 498-STOP (7867)

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