Overview

• Firefighters managed to save 90% of the historic Oceanside Pier after a fire broke out on Thursday, causing extensive damage to the structure and several businesses.
• The fire, which started in a vacant restaurant at the pier's end, prompted a massive response from local fire departments, the Coast Guard, and other agencies.
• No injuries have been reported, and all employees from affected businesses were accounted for safely.
• The cause of the fire is still under investigation, with experts from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives involved.
• Officials are assessing the pier's structural integrity to determine when it can reopen to the public, with ongoing safety measures including closing nearby beach areas.