Date/Time: 02/10/2024, 3:00 AM
Location: 900 Block of W Oak, San Bernardino
Incident: Commercial Fire
Summary:
This morning San Bernardino County Fire crews were dispatched to a reported commercial structure fire in the 900 block of West Oak, San Bernardino. 911 callers stated smoke and fire from a warehouse.
Firefighters arrived to find a 32,000 square foot commercial building well involved in fire. Due to the extent of fire involvement, firefighters initiated a defensive fire attack. Arriving crews utilized master stream devices from engine companies and ladder pipes, flowing thousands of gallons to suppress the fire. High winds and ember cast complicated fire suppression efforts. Within 90 minutes the fire was under control. Firefighters were successful in keeping fire the from spreading to multiple nearby businesses. No injuries to firefighters or citizens were reported. To assist with overhaul a County Fire Excavator was also used. This allows for safe means of mitigating hot spots & moving large structural members. The fire remains under investigation.
San Bernardino County Fire responded with eight Engines, two Truck Companies, a heavy equipment team, two Fire Investigators & a Chief Officer. Colton Fire assisted with two Engines Companies.
