Fresno, California

The city of Fresno, located in the center of California, occupies an area of approximately 112 square miles in Fresno County and serves as the county seat. Fresno is home to over 500,000 people, making it the fifth largest city in California, and the 34th largest in the United States. The name Fresno is derived from the Spanish language word for the ash tree, and an ash leaf is featured on the city's flag. Fresno City College, Fresno Pacific University, and California University are all located in Fresno.

Founded by the Central Pacific Railroad Company in 1872 and incorporated in 1885, Fresno currently serves as the financial, industrial, trade, and commercial capital in Fresno County and California's San Joaquin Valley. The unincorporated area and rural cities surrounding Fresno remain predominantly tied to large-scale agricultural production. Among the top employers in Fresno are Community Medical Center, Kaiser Permanente, Foster Farms, Cargill Meat Solutions, and Zacky Farms.

We have confirmed that Fresno, California has a number of jobsites where asbestos exposure occurred. Those who worked with and/or around asbestos containing products are potentially at risk to develop asbestos cancer. If you were diagnosed with mesothelioma in Fresno, you may also benefit from seeking the advice of a mesothelioma attorney.

Jobsites in Fresno where Asbestos Exposure Occurred

A number of jobsites in Fresno, CA have been identified as harboring asbestos containing materials. These sites, at one point in their history, were known to have exposed a variety of tradesmen to asbestos. We will be documenting in more detail how asbestos exposure occurred at these sites in the future on this web site.