Warehouse fire causes temporary power outages for Oakland residents

OAKLAND (BCN) - Firefighters early Saturday morning responded to a three-alarm structure fire at a warehouse in East Oakland.

https://twitter.com/OaklandFireCA/status/1418849956178300937

The fire broke out at a warehouse in the area of 45th Avenue and East 12th Street.

Firefighters were able to keep the fire contained to the warehouse.

The fire was reported as being contained around 1:34 a.m. and under control at 1:47 a.m.

Battalion Chief James Bowron provided an update on the 3 Alarm warehouse fire which was placed UNDER CONTROL at 147am There are widespread outages in the area of E12th St & 45-46th Ave. Cause is under investigation. No injuries to firefighters or others. #OFD pic.twitter.com/IQOuKrh200

— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) July 24, 2021

The fire downed several power lines and burned a number of transformers, and there are power outages in the area, according to firefighters.

There are no reports of injuries to firefighters.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

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