Oceanside Pier fire | Crews contain massive fire, save 90% of pier

Tourists and locals captured images of the iconic Oceanside Pier Friday, one day after a devastating blaze erupted at the end of the structure.
"We were in the middle of actually re-doing the concrete part," said Mayor Esther Sanchez. "That's like a $40 million dollar project. To have this happen, we're all brokenhearted."
She said she's already gotten calls from state and federal leaders, offering their support in rebuilding the pier.
Friday firefighters remained at the scene, watering down hot spots. The fire appears to have started in the old Ruby's Diner. So far, investigators have not determined what sparked the fire. The ATF is assisting in the investigation.
Oceanside Fire Chief David Parsons said fire crews from multiple agencies worked through the night and were able to save 90% of the pier.
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[@chrismaggio7879]

Great work by all FD crews and those who support them! Thank you!

[@TB-ModelRR]

There are many fishermen set up at the end of the pier daily. Its like once the resteraunt closed, they took over.

[@caseywear-moline4267]

If you live in O'side like me, then you know that It "could have" been the homeless. We will see when the investigation is finished.

[@anamariecameron7874]

stop making up story’s zip it

[@importon]

If it quacks like a tweaker...

[@charmio]

Both those unconfirmed explanations sound exactly like what you'd expect from baseless rumours.

[@tylerdurden4006]

That is what you think 90% looks like? Did you guys even look at the video? Wtf?

[@mhawkins1975]

It was homeless people burning drugs

[@RippieFarmer]

Were you there?

[@sprintcarsandguitars959]

why no overhead news chopper like yest?

[@davetarr7257]

Homeless strike again.

[@wasappeningvato]

90% of the building is gone!!!

[@TD-nf1qo]

The city will now get state funding to fix things. Makes me wonder...the mayor is a shady character, as most politicians are.

[@marianaduran6898]

DRESS APPROPRIATELY NEWS PERSON- 😮

[@caseywear-moline4267]

Isn't that dress horrible on her. Yuck!