This morning, Oakland Fire Department crews responded to a 2-alarm structure fire in the 3700 block of International Blvd. The blaze erupted at an unspecified building on one of the city's busy corridors and drew approximately 45 firefighters to the scene. According to social media updates from the Oakland Fire Department, the department noted that "Crews are working a 2 Alarm structure fire" at around 12:45 AM.
Update 1) 40 minutes into incident. The Incident Commander reports that conditions are improving. Approximately 45 firefighters in scene right now. No reports of injuries at this time. https://t.co/MMYqBQhQ5L pic.twitter.com/u5g7C1cTvD
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) June 15, 2025
An update, posted roughly 40 minutes into the incident, relayed by the Oakland Fire Department, indicated an improvement in conditions on the scene. As efforts continued, there have been no reported injuries among civilians or the firefighting personnel. The Incident Commander’s presence, overseeing the operation, was crucial in mitigating this emergency.
Success came within the hour as the same Oakland Fire Department post announced that the Incident Commander declared the blaze under control by 1:02 AM. However, the cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
