A four-alarm fire erupted in a commercial building near the Oakland Coliseum, suspected to be linked to cannabis cultivation. Approximately 75 firefighters responded and controlled the blaze within hours. The fire began around 4:55 p.m. on East 8th Street and quickly engulfed the warehouse. Due to hazards within the structure, firefighters battled the fire externally. No injuries were reported, though surrounding properties, including a nearby vacant home and several vehicles, suffered damage. The cause of the blaze remains under investigation, as officials suspect a cannabis grow operation was in progress.
The blaze was contained by 8 p.m. with no injuries reported. A vacant nearby home was damaged, and several vehicles and a utility pole were also affected.
Firefighters arrived to find the warehouse fully engulfed in flames, with rapid spread unusual for a building of its size. Crews fought the fire from the outside.
Oakland Fire Department Officials suspect the warehouse was being used as a cannabis grow operation, but the exact cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Bay Area News Group reports that the thick smoke from the fire was visible for miles, alarming local residents and prompting quick action from emergency crews.
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