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Published on March 29, 2024
Alameda County Firefighters Quickly Contain RV Blaze in San Leandro, No Injuries ReportedSource: Alameda County Fire Department

Flames engulfed an RV in San Leandro on March 27, prompting an urgent response from the Alameda County Fire Department, reported Facebook. Emergency services rushed to the scene in the 14000 block of Sylvia Ave. to confront the fire threatening a nearby home.

Despite the initial danger, officials confirmed that everyone at the scene could escape without injury, as the fire department managed to contain the blaze before it could spread to the primary residence. The crews were on their toes as someone was reportedly still inside the RV when the fire broke out. The investigation is underway to determine the cause of the fire, with the building department being notified of the incident.

The situation could have escalated, but nobody was harmed, thanks to the swift actions of the firefighters. Details of the incident were also shared on the ACFD's Twitter account, with additional photos capturing the urgency and scale of the incident. "On March 27 the ACFD swiftly responded to a blazing RV in the 14000 block of Sylvia Ave. in San Leandro. With someone inside, the situation was critical as the fire threatened a nearby home," noted an ACFD's X post. Thankfully, everyone escaped unharmed, the cause is under investigation #ALCOFIRE."