OCEANSIDE: Fire breaks out in strip mall; businesses evacuated
By North County Times | ∞
OCEANSIDE ---- A fire broke out in the attic of a coin-operated laundry Friday afternoon and has caused the evacuation of at least nine businesses in a strip mall that includes Albertsons grocery store, fire officials said. No injuries have been reported, said police spokesman Sgt. Kelan Poorman.
The fire was reported at 3:10 p.m. and flames and heavy smoke were seen coming through the roof of the business, at 3935 Mission Ave., a block east of the intersection with El Camino Road, Poorman said.
Firefighters were cutting a hole in the roof of the laundry to improve access to the fire, he said. It appeared the firefighters were going to be able to contain the fire and prevent its spread, Poorman said. At least 12 fire engines from Carlsbad and Oceanside are on scene, the sergeant said.
No further information was available.
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carrie wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:09 PM:Didn't this same strip mall burn a few years ago?
Oside Mama wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:28 PM:It sure did Carrie! So sad for those businesses who reopened and face this again! I know the dental place was hit particularly hard last time... My thoughts and prayers are with these business owners and families during this time.
Julie wrote on Jul 18, 2008 4:39 PM:The smoke was thick, and black. Every where you looked a fire engine was coming, and the police officers had to direct the cars away from it, it was very hectic.
Ron wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:12 PM:I witnessed this fire since i was eating nearby. The fire dept did an outstanding job of responding as did the police dept. I thought under the circumstances that the flow of traffic was exceptional. Good job to both the police and fire depts.
CITIZEN AT RISK wrote on Jul 18, 2008 5:49 PM:A Battalion Commander once told me: "Nobody ever calls the fire department after they have done something brilliant."
Jake wrote on Jul 18, 2008 9:03 PM:The fire department handled this emergency swiftly and aggressively. These guys earn their pay and risk their lives doing it. Congratulations on an excellent stop.
Firefighters Friend wrote on Jul 18, 2008 11:08 PM:I talked to me firefighter friend tonight and he said this structure fire was saved because the fire department got their fast. Thank God for the new fire station that is strategically located along 76. Thank you guys for being there when you are needed.
Michelle wrote on Jul 19, 2008 7:47 AM:I want to thank all the fire departments and police who were involved. My son works at Albertsons and when I saw the fire driving home from work I went into stress mode knowing my son was there. The police did and outstanding job directing traffic and all the fire departments acted quickly. Thank you.
Tink wrote on Jul 19, 2008 2:29 PM:I saw the smoke from my job over by Stater Bros. Later my best friend called me and told me his moms job, the laundromat, had caught fire. I'm just relieved she is safe and I want to thank the fire dept for everything they did.
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