Crime & Safety

Fire Engulfs Commercial Building Near Oakland International Airport

There were about 30 firefighters engaged in a defensive battle with the flames, dumping gallons of water from ladder trucks.

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August 5, 2022

A massive fire engulfed a single-story commercial building in the industrial area near Oakland International Airport early Friday, sending flames and smoke towering into the sky.

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Crews responded to numerous 911 calls reporting the blaze at around 5:52 a.m. By 6 a.m., additional alarms were called in to bring more resources to the firefight.

There were about 30 firefighters engaged in a defensive battle with the flames, dumping gallons of water from ladder trucks.

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