Crews battle three-alarm blaze in West Oakland

The fire was reported near 27th and West streets in the city’s Hoover-Foster neighborhood.

OAKLAND — Firefighters battled a three-alarm fire Friday night in West Oakland.

The blaze was reported around 8 p.m. at 27th and West streets, in the city’s Hoover-Foster neighborhood, the Oakland Fire Department said in a social media post.

Roughly 30 minutes later, the fire was placed under control, according to the agency. No injuries were reported.

The fire department said two structures were involved — a vacant single-family home and a place of worship.

The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Update 1: Three Alarm Fire now contained at 27th & West St. No injuries at this time and the cause is under investigation. Two structures involved, a vacant single family home and a place of worship. https://t.co/FhsalfVoad pic.twitter.com/cTGLuAWUtH

— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) May 11, 2024

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