PHOTOS: Massive fire burns near Oakland's Lake Merritt
A five-alarm fire that broke out at an Oakland apartment building this morning near Lake Merritt has been brought under control, according to a battalion chief.
The fire was reported at 5:07 a.m. at 329 Lester Ave., a 6,528-square-foot apartment building, fire officials said.
No residents were inside at the time because the building was under renovation, according to Battalion Chief Lisa Baker.
Firefighters evacuated nearby homes as a precaution, Baker said.
No injuries were reported during the incident, she said.
Firefighters remain at the scene this morning checking for hot spots and Lester Avenue remains closed between Newton and Hanover avenues, Baker said.
The cause of the fire is under investigation, she said.
Stay with ABC7 News for more details on this developing story.
Oakland firefighters say they will be at the scene of this huge fire all day watching for hot spots. pic.twitter.com/h5hoZfvZfn
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) October 31, 2016
You can see the collapse: #Oakland #fire near #LakeMerritt. Fire chief: this is a 40-50 unit complex, no injuries, still fighting the flames pic.twitter.com/EOiPZRJ0j9
— Natasha Zouves ABC7 (@NatashaABC7) October 31, 2016
There's a big fire in Oakland near Lake Merritt. This is insane. pic.twitter.com/hd0qsZeSjk
— Dave Guarino (@allafarce) October 31, 2016
Oakland residents gathered on Lester Ave. to watch a building burn - an apartment bldg. that was under construction. pic.twitter.com/M0fKofDm8C
— Amy Hollyfield (@amyhollyfield) October 31, 2016