An apartment building fire left 160 people displaced in San Leandro Tuesday, firefighters said.
The incident was reported at the 13700 block of E. 14th St. around 5:18 p.m.
The fire started inside a unit on the third floor of the building but impacted a total of 42 units, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
Residents say the woman who lives in that unit wasn't home at the time of the fire but they could see flames coming out of the windows.
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"It's very uncomfortable," said apartment building resident, Lakeshia. "I don't know how it started, I know it started at her house, right next door to me, and by God's grace and his mercy, my house was spared."
Firefighters were able to put out the flames in about 30 minutes.
The American Red Cross was at the scene and said the property management company of the apartment complex provided temporary lodging accommodations for the residents.
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"Babies just in Pampers and a shirt, no shoes, it's bad," said Lakeshia.
Firefighters said the reason families couldn't say there was because of water and fire damage as well as electricity issues that prompted them to red tag the building.
In a statement, the Red Cross said, "In the coming days, we will be working with those displaced, the property management company, and the City of San Leandro to assess ongoing needs. We are committed to providing assistance to those impacted as they begin their recovery journey."
It was not clear when residents will be able to go back home.
No injures were reported, officials say.
The cause is under investigation.
