Firefighters rescued a father and his baby from a window on the top floor of a three-story apartment building that caught fire in East Oakland on Thursday night, fire officials said.
One person was injured in the blaze, which displaced 20 people from the building in the 3000 block of Capp Street, Oakland Fire Battalion Chief Chris Foley said.
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WATCH HEREThe fire started about 8:10 p.m. in an apartment at the 17-unit building, located in a residential neighborhood near Fruitvale Avenue and Interstate 580.
While crews were working to extinguish the blaze and get everyone out safely, they heard a tenant yell that there was a baby inside, said Oakland fire spokesperson Michael Hunt.
A structure fire in the 3000 block of Capp St has been contained. Initial call came in at 809pm for a multi-unit 2 story residential bldg with heavy smoke showing from second floor. Crews arrived on scene, rescued 2 persons from the building, and continue to check for hot spots. pic.twitter.com/cD6v5iYEBC
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) May 23, 2025
One of the firefighters grabbed a ladder from an engine and worked with his crewmembers to bring the father and baby down from a top floor unit, Hunt said.
The rescue prevented injury and further smoke exposure to the father and child, he said.
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"Really strong work by everyone involved in this response tonight," Hunt said.
The blaze was contained in about 30 minutes to the apartment where it started, but other units were damaged by water and smoke.
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Fire officials said 20 people and two dogs were displaced, and the Red Cross was assisting to provide shelter.
The cause of the fire is under investigation.
