A residential structure on Oakmont Avenue was engulfed, with smoke billowing into the locality yesterday afternoon. The local police department promptly cordoned off the avenue, allowing the fire department to confront the blaze head-on.
According to the San Rafael Police Department, no evacuation orders were issued, and no residents were asked to leave their homes. The fire was contained in a single area, and firefighters prevented it from spreading. Although smoke reached across the city, officials assured that no further action from the public was necessary.
HAPPENING NOW - SRFD WORKING STRUCTURE FIRE ON OAKMONT AVENUE. NO EVACUATIONS AND NO ACTION REQUIRED OF THE PUBLIC:
— San Rafael Police Department (@SanRafaelPolice) July 22, 2024
Just before 2:45 PM, a residential structure fire was reported in the 100 block of Oakmont Avenue in San Rafael. The single structure put up a lot of smoke… pic.twitter.com/IakTjX4O9U
Multiple reports about the smoke were received by emergency services. However, the quick response from the San Rafael Fire Department and San Rafael Police Department quickly put the situation under control. Oakmont Avenue remained closed to the public as cleanup efforts were done.
