OAKLAND \u2014 Four residents including a child were injured and some others rescued in a three-alarm fire early Friday that left an East Oakland apartment building uninhabitable,\u00a0 officials said.<\/p>\n
About 70 residents were displaced, including 10 minors, officials said.<\/p>\n
The fire started about 12:43 a.m. Friday at a four-story, 21-unit apartment building in the 5100 block of Bancroft Avenue.<\/p>\n
Smoke and flames were coming from all four floors when firefighters first got to the scene and a third alarm was called within minutes, Fire Chief Damon Covington said.<\/p>\n
Firefighters had to rescue several residents while others were able to get out on their own.<\/p>\n
Sixty-five firefighters responded to the blaze which was declared under control at 1:54 a.m.\u00a0 No firefighters were injured.<\/p>\n
Four residents including three adults and a 9-year-old child, were hospitalized for smoke inhalation and other injuries. Their conditions were not immediately available.<\/p>\n
The cause of the fire is under investigation.<\/p>\n
Damage to the building was extensive and it was \u201cred-tagged\u201d by city officials meaning it was uninhabitable.<\/p>\n
Officials were looking to set up a temporary shelter for those displaced until other housing could be found for them. The Red Cross was also assisting.<\/p>\n
Staff writer Rick Hurd contributed to this story.\u00a0 Check back for updates.<\/p>\n
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