Oakland

Oakland Fire by Recycling Facility Originated at Homeless Camp: Officials

Fire officials say no other structures were damaged and no one was injured

Oakland Fire Department

A two-alarm fire Friday night by Worldwide Green Resource, a recycler, at 9315 San Leandro St., originated at a homeless camp along the railroad tracks, with the cause still undetermined, Oakland fire officials said.

The fire was reported at 9:16 p.m. at 9315 San Leandro St. and was contained in about an hour as some 35 personnel prevented its spread to surrounding properties, officials said.

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No other structures were damaged, and no one was injured, fire department Chief of Staff Michael Hunt said.

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