Overview
- The fire was reported Monday morning at 1770 Broadway in a multi-story residential building.
- Oakland Fire Department reported roughly 50 firefighters on scene as crews worked to control the blaze.
- Broadway is closed to traffic between 17th and 20th streets due to the emergency response.
- The location sits steps from the 19th Street BART station, causing disruptions in the downtown corridor.
- Officials have not released information on the cause, injuries, or evacuations, and the incident remains a developing situation.