Cause Of Fire That Injured San Leandro Woman Pinpointed

SAN LEANDRO, CA — A woman was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation following a fire at a San Leandro duplex late Tuesday night.

The Alameda County Fire Department reports that the fire was reported just before midnight on the 1400 block of San Rafael Street.

The woman who suffered smoke inhalation declined transport to the hospital.

Fire investigators report that the fire started in the clothes dryer and spread to the laundry area and kitchen.‬

Two people were displaced, one from each unit.

- Image via Alameda County Fire Department