A child was rescued from a burning home early Saturday morning in East Oakland, according to fire officials.
Firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Lockwood Street near 73rd Avenue around 2 a.m. on reports of a residential fire.
Upon arrival, several people told firefighters that a child was still trapped inside the home. Firefighters found the child in the back of the building, and they were rescued and taken to a hospital in serious condition.
According to fire officials, firefighters were able to put the blaze out in about 20 minutes. The cause of fire is still under investigation.
Last modified May 13, 2017 10:54 pm
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