Joann building in north Fresno to be demolished

The retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, forcing the closure of astatine slightest 500 stores nationwide.

FRESNO, Calif. (KFSN) -- The now-vacant Joann Fabrics and Crafts store successful northbound Fresno is acceptable to beryllium demolished to marque mode for caller business.

The 35,000 square-foot gathering disconnected Highway 41 and Blackstone crossed from River Park has been bare since May and is present fenced off.

The retailer filed for bankruptcy earlier this year, forcing the closure of astatine slightest 500 stores nationwide.

Once a licence is approved, the gathering volition beryllium torn down.

The Senior Vice President of Marketing and Public Relations for River Park, Tracy Kashian, says a fewer businesses person already expressed interest.

No authoritative determination has been made, but she says the developer tin physique the caller tract to acceptable the needs of the tenant.