Updated Friday at 1:30 p.m.
A three-alarm blaze destroyed a commercial warehouse that hosts artist studios and maker spaces in Oakland’s Jingletown neighborhood on Friday.
More than 50 Oakland firefighters responded to the fire at 976 23rd Avenue, which was initially reported at about 6:20 a.m. The fire went to three alarms in the first 10 to 15 minutes, as it sent a large plume of smoke blowing to the north that could be seen for several miles.
An Oakland Fire Department spokesperson said the fire was contained by 9:30 a.m. but firefighters will remain on the scene until Saturday to prevent additional flare ups.
Artists don’t live inside the building and there were no reported injuries, according to Oakland Fire Deputy Chief Nick Luby.