Fire damages Oakland’s historic Camron-Stanford House
The Oaklandside • • nation
Key Points:
- A fire at the Camron-Stanford House in Oakland caused significant damage to the north side of the historic Victorian home, with flames contained early Saturday morning by 25 firefighters.
- The fire started outside the building and spread to the structure, damaging both the interior and exterior, though the full extent of the damage is still unknown and under investigation.
- The Oakland Fire Department confirmed that the fire was contained to the corner where it originated, preserving many artifacts and furniture inside the house.
- The Camron-Stanford House, built in 1876 and once home to notable Bay Area families, has served as a museum and event space since its restoration in the 1970s, with the Preservation Association leasing it from the city.
- The house will remain closed until insurance assessments are complete, and the city plans to board up windows and install fencing to prevent vandalism.
