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Oakland firefighters extinguish vacant warehouse engulfed in flames
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk Anne Armstrong , as published by KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· October 4, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The Oakland Fire Department reported that 35 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. The warehouse, which was vacant at the time, is located on 5th Avenue near Brooklyn Basin.
A fire broke out at an abandoned warehouse, prompting a response from firefighters. The Oakland Fire Department reported that 35 firefighters were dispatched to the scene. They were able to get the flames under control, though the time it took to do so is not specified.
The incident occurred on Saturday, just after 8:15 p.m. Further details about the fire can be found through the Oakland Fire Department's report.
The warehouse, which was vacant at the time, is located on 5th Avenue near Brooklyn Basin. For more information, readers can refer to the original report.
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Category: safety Published: October 4, 2026 Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) Reading time: 1 min
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