"Battalion Chief Nathan Leal stated that 28 firefighters responded to the fire, with the first engine arriving within two minutes of the call, effectively controlling the situation by 1:20 AM."
"Leal expressed pride in the crew's efforts, noting that they salvaged a significant amount of art and historic items, emphasizing the importance of the building to the city."
"Investigators found that the fire started on the building's east exterior and spread inside, but the unique design of Victorian homes helped firefighters extinguish the blaze quickly."
The Camron-Stanford House, a historic Victorian estate in Oakland, suffered fire damage early Saturday. Firefighters responded promptly, controlling the blaze within an hour. The fire originated on the east exterior and spread inside, but damage was minimized due to the building's design. No injuries were reported, and the cause of the fire is under investigation. The house, built in 1876, was Oakland's first museum in 1907 and has been closed since its lease expired in 2024.
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