[10-14-2022] Alameda County, CA – Multiple People Injured in Oakland Senior Living Facility Fire

According to Oakland Fire Department officials, a four-alarm fire at a senior living facility resulted in several residents being injured and more being rescued in Oakland on Friday, October 14.

According to firefighters, the fire started at 6:15 a.m. on the fifth floor of a structure in the 400 block of Santa Clara Avenue.

According to fire officials, there were numerous injuries, at least two people were taken to hospitals, and others received treatment for smoke inhalation at the scene. There was one injured firefighter.

According to fire officials, at least nine people were saved from stairwells, balconies, and hallways. There were 85 residents evacuated.

A sparking power strip appears to have started the fire.

Firefighters were notified by a resident that sparks from the strip ignited a nearby blanket. Firefighters reported that this apartment was completely engulfed in flames when they arrived.

Fire officials added that the structure had only recently undergone an inspection on October 7.

The fire was contained less than an hour later.

Local authorities are still investigating the fire.

Apartment Fire Statistics

According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the most common home fire causes are the heating system, electrical wiring, and lighting system. In addition to material loss, fires can result in severe personal injuries.

As reported by the United States Fire Administration, an average of over 1,000 dwelling fires per day occurred. A total of about 2,700 people lost their lives, and another 10,825 were injured due to these fires.

10% of civilian fire deaths and 19% of civilian fire injuries occurred in apartment fires, which made up 6% of all fire events. Vehicle fires were responsible for 15% of all fires, 18% of civilian deaths, and 11% of civilian injuries.

If you’re renting a house or an apartment, you have the right to a clean, safe place to call home. If your landlord fails to take reasonable precautions to ensure the safety of your living environment, they could be held liable for any harm resulting from their negligence.

Around 346,800 structure fires require the assistance of fire departments across the United States each year. Every year, 2,620 people are killed in these fires, 11,070 are injured, and $7.3 billion in direct property damage is incurred.

Alameda County Premises Liability Lawyers

Injury victims who believe the property owner’s carelessness is to blame for their distress can file a premises liability claim.

Landlords and building owners are responsible for ensuring their properties are safe for occupants in the event of a fire. They must ensure that their building complies with local and state fire regulations by installing sufficient smoke detectors, exits, and other safety features.

A building fire can have far-reaching consequences, including the displacement of people and the destruction of property. If the building is damaged or destroyed beyond repair, it cannot be restored. Extreme burns and smoke inhalation are just two of the many dangers firefighters face daily.

Any building owner or landlord who does not take these measures is putting their tenants in needless danger. Seek legal counsel from a trusted premises liability attorney if you or a loved one has been hurt because of inadequate fire safety measures in a building.

Our Alameda County premises liability lawyers at Arash Law have handled claims for accident victims who were injured on the property of others for many years.

If you were harmed on someone else’s property, please get in touch with our award-winning injury law firm now to learn more about your legal rights under the premises liability theory. We will assist you with how we can establish your claim, the sorts of damages you can receive, and how to get started.

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