Crime & Safety
Trailer, Shed Fire In Oakland Closes Union Pacific Train Route
Fire crews in Oakland were working to put out a smokey blaze that charred several trailers, a recreational vehicle and a shed.
OAKLAND, CA — Fire crews were working to suppress a blaze that had spread to multiple trailers, a recreational vehicle and a shed in Oakland on Sunday. The fire was reported on the 700 block of Douglas Avenue, Oakland firefighters said on Twitter.
Union Pacific trains in the area were temporarily shut down as Oakland firefighters battled the smokey blaze.
"Unfortunately, the first due fire station to this area (Station 27), is browned out today," fire officials wrote on Twitter.
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700 Block Douglas Ave
Engines 20, 29, 26, Truck 7, Battalion 3, Fire Investigator on scene. RV, multiple trailers, and shed on fire. @UnionPacific trains shut down until clear to resume.
Unfortunately, the first due fire station to this area (Station 27), is browned out today. pic.twitter.com/ghwonhJ63T
— Oakland Firefighters (@OaklandFireLive) February" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://twitter.com/OaklandFir... 28, 2021
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