21 Displaced, Firefighter Injured In Oceanside Apartment Building Fire

OCEANSIDE, CA — A firefighter was injured and residents were displaced when a fire broke out at an Oceanside apartment building, authorities said.

The Oceanside Fire Department responded at about 3:35 p.m. Friday to the Ocean Park Apartments at 147 Canyon Drive, where crews found heavy smoke and flames coming from a single apartment unit.

"Crews quickly initiated a fire attack and searched the building for occupants," the department said. "Thanks to the rapid actions of the first-arriving companies, firefighters contained the fire to the unit of origin, with extension into an adjoining
second-story apartment, preventing the fire from spreading further into the building."

Officials said all residents were safely evacuated with the assistance of the Oceanside Police Department. One person was evaluated for smoke inhalation and a firefighter suffered a minor injury. Both were treated and released at the scene, officials said.

The fire affected 10 apartment units and displaced 21 residents. The American Red Cross assisted displaced residents with temporary housing and other support services.

Camp Pendleton, Carlsbad and Vista fire departments also responded to the fire. A total of 32 fire personnel responded to the blaze, including seven engines and two ladder trucks.

The cause of the fire remained under investigation.