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BFD: Evidence of break-in at fire at old Mervyn's Building in East Hills Mall

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BAKERSFIELD, Calif. —

Multiple crews from the Bakersfield City Fire Department responded to a fire at the old Mervyn's building in East Hills Mall Friday morning.

According to BFD, crews received the call around 6 a.m. At this time, the main body of the fire has been knocked down.

The cause of the fire is still under investigation, however BFD says there is evidence of a break-in.

It's not known if anyone was in the building or if anyone was injured.

Bakersfield, CA

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