Fire crews knock down blaze at Pacific Beach condo complex; residents displaced [Breaking]
Firefighters entered the building and found light smoke on the third floor, then discovered “hidden fire” behind the walls of the building between the second and third floors, Pilkerton said. The crews knocked down the flames by 10:15 p.m.
“There will be displaced occupants,” Pilkerton said, though he did not know how many residents of the complex were forced to evacuate. He said personnel from the local chapter of the American Red Cross were at the scene assisting those who were displaced. About 60 firefighters and a dozen other emergency responders were at the scene Wednesday night, Pilkerton said. The Fire-Rescue Department said four trucks, eight engines and several other firefighting vehicles responded.
Crews were continuing to work at the scene late Wednesday ensuring that no more hidden flames continued burning behind walls, Pilkerton said. He said firefighters would likely remain at the scene until at least midnight.
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