3-Alarm Lafayette Fire Causes $1 Million In Damage

LAMORINDA, CA — A three-alarm fire in Lafayette destroyed several businesses overnight, causing more than $1 million damage. No one was injured. Firefighters from as far away as Concord and Martinez joined the battle against the flames.

The commercial building housed at least nine businesses, including the Lafayette Chamber of Commerce, a restaurant, a nail salon and an accountant's office, Fire Marshal Robert Marshall said.

Marshall called the building a "complete loss." He said the building's roof collapsed and the entire second floor was gone. It has now been fenced off for safety.

The fire was reported at 11:58 p.m. Wednesday at 100 Lafayette Circle. The fire was contained just before 1 a.m. According to Marshall, three neighboring apartment buildings were evacuated, but all the residents have since been allowed to return.

The cause of the blaze is under investigation, Marshall said.

Bay City News contributed to this report; Image via Confire PIO

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