Woman Seriously Burned In San Leandro House Fire

SAN LEANDRO, CA — A woman received burns over 50 percent of her body Wednesday afternoon when a raging fire raced through a San Leandro home. She was transported to a hospital burn unit in San Francisco for specialized treatment.

In addition, a woman and 9-year-old boy who are neighbors suffered smoke inhalation and were transported to a nearby hospital for treatment.

No firefighters and no pets were injured.

The Alameda County Fire Department was notified of the fire in the 400 block of Violet Street at 3:39 p.m. Flames and heavy smoke were billowing out of the home when they arrived. Despite the conditions, firefighters managed to get the flames out within 15 minutes of arriving.

The home sustained structural damage to 40 percent of the property and heavy smoke damage throughout.

A neighboring house sustained minor exterior damage to the front of the residence.

If the flames and smoke were hazardous enough, firefighters also dealt with downed, energized and arching power lines directly in front of the house. A PG&E crew cut the utilities.

The fire started in the converted garage. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.

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