3-Alarm Fire At Oakland Strip Mall
OAKLAND (CBS SF) -- A three-alarm fire at an East Oakland strip mall has been knocked down Sunday morning, according to fire officials.
A firefighter said the fire, located in the 5800 block of Walnut Street, was under control at 3:01 a.m.
Fire officials first reported the fire on Twitter at 11:14 p.m. Saturday night.
When firefighters arrived they saw strong flames coming from the building.
They initially had difficulty gaining access to the building and a commander called for a defensive attack.
But a few minutes later, firefighters gained access through the front of the building and started an offensive attack, according to fire officials.
There were no injuries reported, and fire officials are investigating the cause of the fire.
Firefighters are still on scene checking for hot spots.
There were numerous Tweets from residents who could see the flames burning in the night from several miles away.
Insane fire in East Oakland area. Be safe people. pic.twitter.com/I9ya21QLSe
— cvillarreal (@cvillarreal) June 19, 2016
Oakland fire pic.twitter.com/GEj7Fb1BY8
— Greg S. (@greggo48) June 19, 2016
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