The fire at North Fair Oaks, in a building under construction located at 2700 Middlefield Rd., started around 10:15 a.m. on the fifth floor of the building. Photo: Gerardo Ortiz P360P
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Javier Acosta, sergeant of the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, reported at a press conference that around 50 families have been evacuated, there are no injuries, and that they are working very closely with the Fire Department, in addition to having requested the help of all county agencies.
He stressed that the first to arrive at the scene were the Sheriff's Office agents and they detected that the wind became a serious obstacle, as the flying debris from the fire reached the roofs and patios of nearby houses, so they decided that evacuation was imminent and fast.
The first to arrive at the scene were the Sheriff's Office agents and they detected that the wind became a serious obstacle, as the flying debris from the fire reached the roofs and patios of nearby houses, so they decided that evacuation was imminent and fast. Photo: Gerardo Ortiz P360P
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reported on social media that the temporary evacuation site for affected families will be the Red Morton Community Center, located at 1120 Roosevelt Ave. in Redwood City. Resources will be provided at this site to those who have been evacuated due to the fire.
Javier Acosta, a sergeant with the San Mateo County Sheriff's Office, reported at a press conference that around 50 families have been evacuated, there are no injuries, and that they are working closely with the Fire Department, in addition to having requested the help of all county agencies. Photo: Gerardo Ortiz P360P
Acosta said it is still unknown how long it will take for evacuated families to return to their homes.
The San Mateo County Sheriff's Office reported on its social media that the temporary evacuation site for affected families will be the Red Morton Community Center, located at 1120 Roosevelt Ave. in Redwood City. At this site, resources will be provided to those who have been evacuated due to the fire. Photo: Gerardo Ortiz P360P
