Oceanside Pier

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Massive Fire Engulfs Oceanside Pier: A Battle Against Flames

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Breaking news: Historic Oceanside Pier faces a raging fire! Firefighters scramble to contain the blaze before it devours the iconic landmark. #OceansidePier #Firefighting

A massive blaze erupted at the iconic Oceanside Pier, with the fire starting around 3 p.m. One boat was on scene battling the flames as they ripped through a vacant restaurant. First responders arrived promptly, with Calfire, SDGE helicopters, and Oceanside Fire working diligently to combat the fire from above.

The fire, which broke out on the far seaward end of the pier, sent a thick plume of smoke into the air over the coastal community. Fire department officials rushed to the scene, successfully containing the massive fire that threatened the historic landmark.

The Oceanside Pier, a beloved symbol of the coastal town, stood strong against the onslaught of flames as brave firefighters fought to protect it from destruction. The community rallied together, showcasing resilience in the face of adversity.

As the smoke cleared and the fire subsided, the spirit of Oceanside shone bright, proving that no matter the challenge, unity and courage prevail. The historic Oceanside Pier, with its rich heritage and significance, stands as a testament to the strength and determination of the community.

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Massive blaze burns at iconic Oceanside Pier (NBC 7 San Diego)

The fire began around 3 p.m., with at least one boat on scene battling the blaze.

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Oceanside Pier fire rips through vacant restaurant (KUSI)

A fire broke out on the iconic Oceanside Pier Thursday afternoon, and hours into the firefight, officials confirmed crews had stopped the flames from ...

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News List | Oceanside, CA (City of Oceanside, California - News Details)

First reponders arrived five minutes after the call. Both Calfire and SDGE helicopters are working the fire from above, as well as Oceanside Fire and partners ...

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Fire breaks out on Oceanside Pier (KPBS)

A fire erupted Thursday on the far seaward end of the Oceanside Pier, sending a thick plume of smoke into the air over the coastal community in the ...

Oceanside pier engulfed in flames. Firefighters respond (Los Angeles Times)

Fire department officials responded to a massive smoke plume emanating from the Oceanside pier Thursday afternoon.

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Watch live: Fire crews contain massive fire that erupted on historic ... (CBS News 8)

OCEANSIDE, Calif. — Fire crews successfully stopped the forward progress of a massive fire that erupted on the Oceanside Pier.

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Fire breaks out on historic Oceanside Pier (CBS Los Angeles)

Matthew Rodriguez is a digital producer at kcalnews.com. He's previously reported for local outlets like the Argonaut and Pasadena Weekly. Matt typically covers ...

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Photos and video show massive fire erupt at iconic Oceanside Pier ... (USA TODAY)

Crews worked to contain and fully extinguish the flames over night at the Oceanside Pier, a popular attraction with tourists and locals alike.

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Fire erupts on Oceanside Pier, sends thick smoke into air (10News)

(KGTV) — A fire erupted on the historic Oceanside Pier on Thursday afternoon, prompting a response from multiple agencies. Firefighters responded to the pier at ...

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Could the Oceanside Pier collapse due to fire? (KUSI)

OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — The community of Oceanside is reeling after the end of their beloved wooden pier went up in flames Thursday.

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Iconic Oceanside Pier continues to smolder as firefight enters day 2 (NBC 7 San Diego)

During the night, Oceanside Fire Chief David Parsons told NBC 7 that crews decided to step back and let the fire burn as it has been burning in some hard-to- ...

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Building at end of Southern California pier catches fire, sending ... (NBC News)

A vacant restaurant at the end of a Southern California pier caught fire Thursday, sending smoke billowing into the sky onto the beach as firefighters ...

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Oceanside Pier fire prompts beach closure (KUSI)

Oceanside Pier fire prompts beach closure ... OCEANSIDE, Calif. (FOX 5/KUSI) — If you were planning a beach day in Oceanside Friday or this weekend, you may need ...

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Firefighters contain destructive fire on Oceanside Pier (KPBS)

The city of Oceanside says Friday that a vacant restaurant and a food service structure are heavily damaged, but no further loss of the pier structure is ...

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Photos: A glimpse into the past as Oceanside reels from pier fire (fox5sandiego.com)

In 1967, a café on the fifth version of the pier caught fire, the historical society director said. That business was also located at the west-facing far end.

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