Since January, an arsonist has targeted the Fresno Ararat Armenian Cemetery six times, burning trees and prompting hate crime concerns.

Since January, an arsonist has targeted the Fresno Ararat Armenian Cemetery six times, burning 19 old-growth trees and prompting concerns it is a hate crime against the Armenian community. The oldest Armenian cemetery in the U.S. is set to host an Armenian Genocide commemoration and flag raising ceremony at its Soghomon Tehlirian monument in the near future. Both Fresno Police and Fire departments have been called to the Belmont and Hughes property but no arrests have been made.

April 15, 2024
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