OAKLAND — Firefighters battled an condominium constructing blaze Tuesday evening, which left 4 individuals with out properties and one affected by smoke inhalation, based on authorities.
Crews have been combating the hearth about 9 p.m. within the 6100 block of Camden Avenue and had it beneath management about 9:08 p.m., the Oakland Hearth Division stated in tweets. The blaze began on the second flooring of a two-story, four-unit constructing, officers stated.
Heavy smoke and flames have been seen from the facet of the constructing however crews have been capable of get water onto the hearth “pretty shortly” and have been backed up by three further models and one truck, based on Battalion Chief Damon Covington in a video. Not less than 5 individuals have been displaced from the constructing and one particular person was being handled for smoke inhalation.
The reason for the hearth is beneath investigation however is believed to have been from an overcharged electrical outlet, based on fireplace investigators.
Replace from Battalion Chief Damon Covington on scene on the incident within the 6100 block of Camden St. The reason for the hearth remains to be beneath investigation nevertheless it seems to be an overcharged electrical outlet, based on the Hearth Investigator. No different updates at the moment. pic.twitter.com/lBPHfldcVN
— Oakland Hearth Division (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) April 6, 2022