(KRON) — An arson investigation is underway in Oakland’s Fruitvale neighborhood after a fire broke out early Friday morning at an insurance agency, according to officials.
Oakland Fire Department crews responded at 2:45 a.m. to a fire at HRC Insurance Services at 1001 Fruitvale Avenue B. Firefighters attacked the blaze and said they prevented it from gutting Guadalajara Restaurant, a beloved restaurant that occupies the same building.
Photos shared by OFD show heavy fire damage to part of the building’s interior.
After getting the flames under control around 3 a.m., fire officials said an arson investigation was opened…