Alameda encampment engulfed in flames as fire spreads to vegetation

ALAMEDA, Calif. ( KRON ) — An encampment was engulfed in flames Monday evening in Alameda, the Alameda Fire Department said. Firefighters responded to the 3000 block of Main Street around 5:13 p.m.

There were no reports of injuries to civilians or firefighters. The fire, however, did spread to nearby vegetation, officials said. AFD crews were eventually able to extinguish the fire.

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The cause of the fire is under investigation. The 3000 block of Main Street in Alameda is near Estuary Park on Mosley Avenue.

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