Overview
- The three-alarm blaze was reported at 3:51 a.m. at the Casanova Plaza apartments on Casanova Avenue and drew a large multi-agency response.
- Two patients with burns were transferred to regional burn centers, and six others were treated in stable condition at Community Hospital of the Monterey Peninsula for smoke-related respiratory issues.
- Authorities said roughly 85 to 90 residents were moved to temporary shelter at the Hyatt Regency with assistance from the American Red Cross and local agencies.
- Firefighters extinguished the flames and closed Casanova Avenue from North Fremont to Euclid as crews secured the scene and opened an investigation into the cause and damage.
- Montage Health said the hospital brought in extra staff to handle patients and urged anyone exposed to seek evaluation for coughing, shortness of breath, or chest discomfort.