A fire broke out early this morning at a San Pablo apartment building, resulting in three rescues and a fatality. According to a social media post from Contra Costa Fire, firefighters responded to a single-alarm commercial structure fire at the 10-unit residence. While contained to the unit of origin, the blaze demanded immediate action from first responders, who successfully extinguished the fire.
In the aftermath, three individuals were pulled from the building, receiving immediate medical treatment on the scene. Tragically, through a statement from Con Fire PIO's social media update, it was confirmed that the fire claimed the life of a 22-year-old male. ConFire and the San Pablo Police Department conducted a thorough investigation on-site, working amidst the smoke-charred remains to determine the cause of the inferno.
Manchester apartment update by @ConFire and @SanPabloPolice. The fire was reported at 2:52am and extinguished by the first unit on-scene. Three rescue’s were immediately performed, resulting in two minors being transported in critical condition and a 22 year old male fatality. pic.twitter.com/jvlG2h68Xe
— Con Fire PIO (@ContraCostaFire) October 20, 2024
Responders were swiftly on the scene following the fire report at 2:52 am, and they could execute three rescues immediately. According to ConFire and San Pablo Police, two minors involved in the incident are currently in critical condition after being transported for medical care. The identity of the deceased and the minors have not been released by authorities, and the community awaits further details regarding their condition and the investigation’s findings.
