Last night, a fierce blaze tore through a San Bernardino apartment complex, leading to a massive response from local fire services. San Bernardino County Fire crews were called to a commercial structure fire reported in the 1400 block of N. Wall Street, as per multiple 911 calls alerting to an exterior fire threatening several buildings.

Upon arriving swiftly at the scene, firefighters were greeted by aggressive flames enveloping multiple buildings. The severity of the fire warranted an immediate second alarm. Battling the blaze, the fire teams engaged in a rigorous attack, searched for potential victims, and climbed to the rooftops to execute vertical ventilation. This information was detailed in a Facebook post from the San Bernardino County Fire department.

The fire was subdued within a striking 45 minutes, according to the fire department's online statement. A total of four units spread across two buildings were consumed by the inferno. Thankfully, adjacent structures were spared from destruction. Relief efforts for the affected residents were swiftly coordinated, with the Red Cross stepping in to aid those displaced by the incident.

San Bernardino County Fire marshaled a considerable number of resources, including nine engines, two truck companies, a medic squad, three chief officers, an air/light unit, and a fire investigator to tackle the emergency. While a precise estimate of the damages is still forthcoming, fire investigation teams are delving into the cause of the disaster. Mike McClintock, the battalion chief and PIO, remains the point of contact for further information regarding the calamitous event.