Crime & Safety
5-Alarm Fire Near Oakland's Lake Merritt
The massive fire broke out at a construction site, forcing neighbors to flee the towering flames.
OAKLAND, CA - A massive fire Halloween morning was seen over a wide area.
The towering flames were from a condominium complex that had been under construction near Lake Merritt at Lester and Hanover avenues.
No injuries have been reported.
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More than 100 residents in nearby buildings had to evacuate in the predawn darkness.
The fire is out, but firefighters have been at the scene throughout the day for mop-up operations. They're expected to remain there throughout the night.
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The cause of the fire is under investigation.
This is the second huge fire that has destroyed a condo construction site in the East Bay this year.
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WATCH LIVE: Massive fire burning near Lake Merritt in #Oakland: https://t.co/VFCHYJVssL pic.twitter.com/52cJiDQrtZ
— ABC7 News (@abc7newsbayarea) October 31, 2016
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