Officials reported that a late-night fire in San Leandro left two residents without a home. The Alameda County Fire Department battled a blaze that engulfed a two-story residence on the 1600 block of 167th Avenue. The fire, which broke out around 10:11 p.m. Thursday, was reined in by firefighters in less than 45 minutes, ensuring that no one was injured in the incident. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
Both occupants of the home have been displaced due to the damage, and the Red Cross is stepping in to provide assistance. A statement from the fire department shared on their X page confirmed the incident and the swift response by the emergency crews. It also stated that "Two adults were displaced and the Red Cross was dispatched."
Tonight at 10:11 pm, Alameda County Fire Department (ACFD), responded to a 2-story house fire on the 1600 block of 167th Ave. in San Leandro.
— Alameda County Fire (@AlamedaCoFire) May 3, 2024
The fire was contained in under 45 minutes with no injuries reported.
Two adults were displaced and the Red Cross was dispatched. pic.twitter.com/ywx2dJdSsF
Further details on the extent of the damage to the property have not been made available. The residents’ next steps and long-term housing plans remain uncertain at this time, as the Red Cross continues to work with the affected individuals. The Alameda County Fire Department has yet to release information about the potential cause of the fire or the estimated cost of the damages.
In a local coverage of the fire, the Patch highlighted that the incident took place Thursday night and drew a quick response from the fire department. The article mentioned, "The blaze was contained within 45 minutes, fire officials said. No injuries were reported." Residents in the area have been reminded of the importance of fire safety and prevention measures.
