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Fremont Storage Facility Fire Destroys Over 50 Units [Fremont, CA]

Fremont Storage Facility Fire Destroys Over 50 Units

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FREMONT, CA (May 2, 2024) — A devastating fire erupted early Monday morning at the Extra Space Storage facility in Fremont, destroying 53 storage units and wiping out irreplaceable personal belongings. 

Anthony Melgar, a unit owner for over a decade, lost more than forty years’ worth of cherished family items. “Not only did I lose my family photos, but all the videotapes of my son walking are gone too. Everything is gone,” Melgar was quoted as saying, expressing his profound loss.

Fremont fire crews rushed to the scene shortly after 6 a.m., but the fire had already caused significant damage. Battalion Chief Greg Biddle reported that the dense packing of the units and toxic smoke presented considerable challenges. 

Firefighters stayed on-site throughout the day to address hot spots and advance their investigation into the cause, which remains unknown. They are currently reviewing security footage to identify potential leads. Melgar suspects that unauthorized living in the units, a concern he had previously reported to the facility’s management, might have contributed to the fire.

This tragic Fremont storage facility fire has stripped families like Melgar’s of both their possessions and their memories, underscoring the emotional and physical toll of such losses.


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