Firefighters are working to put out a fire that broke out at the historic Oceanside Pier in San Diego.
The fire was reported around 3 p.m. PT inside the vacant building that previously housed Ruby’s Diner on the pier.
Local fire crews were joined by Cal Fire and the San Diego Sheriff’s Department to put a drop on the structure fire, NBC San Diego reported.
At least three fire vessels are working to fight the blaze which has charred the building and caused the roof to collapse.
“What we do know is that the firefighters decided to take a defensive tactic and not try to save the restaurant but to save the rest of the pier.” Oceanside Mayor Esther Sanchez told the local news station.
A fire at the Oceanside Pier in San Diego was reported around 3 p.m. PT.
Plume of smoke rising from the wooden structure as crews work to ignite the flames
“The Oceanside Fire Department is currently engaged in battling a fire on the Oceanside Pier. We ask all citizens to stay away from the immediate area,” firefighters said.
Photos and videos show a plume of smoke rising from the wooden structure as crews work to ignite the flames.
“The restaurants at the end of the pier are damaged, as is the end of the pier structure,” the City of Oceanside said.
“No injuries have been reported. The staff of the Brine SHop and the Bair Shop have all been found.
The city of Oceanside said no injuries were reported and staff from nearby stores were accounted for.
At least three firefighters were mobilized to fight the fire.
The City of Oceanside spent $5.5 million in 2023 to upgrade the pier’s pipes and electrical systems.
Originally built in 1888, the pier was destroyed twice during its life, once in 1890 by rough seas and a second time in 1902.
The current pier, 1,945 feet long, was built in 1987.
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