Crews Knock Down 1-Alarm House Fire In Alameda
ALAMEDA (CBS SF) -- Fire crews have extinguished a one-alarm house fire in Alameda Monday afternoon, according to authorities.
The fire on the 2800 block of Central Avenue was first reported to the Alameda Fire Department shortly before 1 p.m., fire officials said.
Chopper 5 video from the scene showed a Victorian home at the corner of Central Avenue and Grove Street fully involved. A portion of the roof to the rear of the home appeared to have collapsed.
The Oakland Fire Department provided mutual aid as Alameda crews tackled the house fire.
We have a full 1st alarm assignment in @alamedacityfire assisting with a #workingfire #alameda #oakland
— Oakland Firefighters (@OaklandFireLive) March 1, 2021
Engines 13, 4, 2, Truck 2, Battalion 4 on scene and Engines 29 & 16 covering Alameda Fire stations. pic.twitter.com/UrsSaxkwQy
Alameda police have closed Central Avenue between Mound Street and Versaille Avenue due to the fire response.
⚠️Traffic Advisory⚠️
— AlamedaPD (@AlamedaPD) March 1, 2021
Traffic on Central Avenue, between Mound Street & Versaille Avenue, is currently being redirected due to a fire.
Please use alternative routes to allow crews to work. Thank you.
Alameda police said Central Avenue remained closed well into the afternoon, but noted that the fire was no longer active as of 3:38 p.m. About 40 minutes later, police said the units had left the scene and the roadway was reopened.
⚠️UPDATE⚠️
— AlamedaPD (@AlamedaPD) March 1, 2021
The fire is no longer active, however, the 1800 block of Central Avenue remains closed to through traffic. Please use alternative routes. Thank you for your patience during this time.
So far there has been no word on a possible cause. The fire remains under investigation.