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Three-Alarm Fire at Downtown Oakland Residential Building Near 19th Street BART

Street closures near the 19th Street BART station follow a three-alarm response involving about 50 firefighters.

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.