A massive fire broke out at a vacant restaurant at the end of the Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego on Thursday afternoon, the Oceanside Fire Department confirmed.
The nearly 2,000-foot-long wooden pier was built in 1888, and is a focal point of the beachside Southern California city not far from Camp Pendleton.
“The Oceanside Fire Department is currently engaged in fighting a fire on the Oceanside Pier,” the department wrote on social media Thursday.
The fire also appeared to have spread to Brine Box, a fish shack at the end of the pier.
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From what we have heard the fire started under the pier, and everyone made it off ok. We will keep you updated as we learn more.
The U.S. Coast Guard battled the blaze from the water while helicopter drops were made by the Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Diego Gas & Electric, the station reported.
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According to the Oceanside Fire Department, a large fire started on Thursday afternoon at an abandoned restaurant at the end of Oceanside Pier in North County San Diego.
Situated near Camp Pendleton, the beachside city in Southern California features a prominent 2,000-foot-long wooden pier that dates back to 1888.
In a post on social media on Thursday, the Oceanside Fire Department stated, “We are currently fighting a fire on the Oceanside Pier.”. “Please avoid the immediate area, we beg of all citizens. “.
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FOX 5 San Diego reported that smoke billowed up over the pier in the video, visible as far east as Vista (10 miles) and south as Del Mar (20 miles).
The fish shack at the end of the pier called Brine Box appeared to have been affected by the fire as well.
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Social media users were updated by the restaurant with the following message: “The situation on the pier is frightening and depressing.”. We wish to assure you of the safety of our team. We’ve heard that there was a fire beneath the pier, but fortunately, no one was hurt. When we find out more, we’ll keep you informed. I appreciate all of your kind and encouraging remarks. You are all so very appreciated. “.
The US. s. The Diego County Sheriff’s Department and San Diego Gas and Electric made helicopter drops while the Coast Guard battled the fire from the water, according to the station.
Regarding possible injuries or the possible cause of the fire, no official word has been released.
