Crews were fighting a structure fire at a high-rise senior living facility in San Diego Nov. 2, 2024. (San Diego Fire-Rescue Department)
Crews were fighting a structure fire at a high-rise senior living facility in San Diego Saturday.
Units were dispatched at 2:15 p.m. Saturday and arrived a few minutes later to 525 14th St. at Potiker Senior Residents, a 200-unit home for low income seniors, according to the San Diego Fire-Rescue Department.
A small fire broke out on the fifth floor of the building and one person was transported to a hospital. Emergency responders were removing smoke and salvaging items, according to SDFD.
"This was a mattress fire that has been put out. A few patients being evaluated," the department wrote on X, formerly known as twitter.
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The Red Cross was requested to help displaced residents.
A total of 92 personnel were assigned to the fire, including three medics, four trucks and 13 engines, officials said.
The cities of Coronado and National City assisted in the effort.
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This was a mattress fire that has been put out. A few patients being evaluated. #14StreetFire pic.twitter.com/tHBEcmfB3e
— SDFD (@SDFD) November 2, 2024
