"Firefighters early Monday fought a three-alarm fire that broke out at a building in the downtown area, fire officials said. Few details were available immediately. Firefighters were first called about 7 a.m. in the 1700 block of Broadway, near 19th Street, according to fire dispatchers. Initial reports confirmed by dispatchers indicated the fire was at a multi-story building, perhaps at least five stories. About 40-50 firefighters were at the scene."
"About 40-50 firefighters were at the scene. Some people in the building got out on their own and others were escorted by fire crews. Crews from more than one of the firehouses were responding. Smoke could be seen rising from Interstates 880 and 980. No other information was available immediately. Please check back for updates."
Firefighters early Monday fought a three-alarm fire at a downtown Oakland building on the 1700 block of Broadway near 19th Street. Emergency crews were first called about 7 a.m. Initial reports indicated the blaze affected a multi-story building, possibly at least five stories tall. About 40–50 firefighters responded from multiple firehouses. Some occupants evacuated on their own while others were escorted out by fire crews. Smoke from the fire was visible from Interstates 880 and 980. No additional information or cause had been released immediately, and updates were pending.
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