The fire broke out shortly after 3 p.m., prompting a warning from the Oceanside Fire Department for residents and visitors to avoid the area.
A fire erupted Thursday on the far end of the Oceanside Pier, sending a thick plume of black smoke into the air over the coastal haven.
The blaze was burning on the far end of the pier, which previously housed a Ruby's diner that closed three years ago.It was unclear if the pier itself was on fire or a just the former Ruby's structure on the pier. Fire crews were seen positioned on the pier itself, aided by at least two fire boats that were spraying ocean water onto the blaze. Crews on scene were also requesting air support to help douse the flames.The pier spans roughly 1,950 feet, and is billed as the longest wooden over-water pier on the West Coast.
The original structure was built in the 1880s, but the most recent version opened to the public in 1987. The original pier was destroyed by rough storm water in 1890. It was rebuilt and reopened in 1896, but destroyed again 1902.KPBS News: Public Safety Policy KPBS has created a public safety coverage policy to guide decisions on what stories we prioritize, as well as whose narratives we need to include to tell complete stories that best serve our audiences. This policy was shaped through months of training with the Poynter Institute and feedback from the community. You can read the full policy here.
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