Early this morning, a three-alarm fire broke out at a bookstore on College Avenue in Oakland. The fire started around 5:25 a.m., and about 60 firefighters quickly responded. They managed to contain the fire, preventing it from spreading to nearby buildings. One adjacent building was evacuated, displacing five tenants, but no injuries were reported.
The Oakland Fire Department is continuing its efforts to extinguish the blaze fully.
Traffic Advisory: There is currently no vehicle traffic permitted on College between Manila Ave & Lawton Avenue due to the fire response for this incident. https://t.co/31vqnlY2mF
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) July 30, 2024
Due to the fire response to this incident, the surrounding area has faced significant disruptions. Streets have been closed, causing traffic to come to a standstill. Current advisories indicate that College Avenue is closed between Manila Avenue and Lawton Avenue until further notice.
