On January 13th, 2025, at approximately 11:11 PM, San Bernardino County Fire responded to reports of a commercial structure fire near G Street and Congress Street in San Bernardino. Upon arrival, units found a small outside fire that had quickly extended into a commercial structure.
The fire rapidly spread throughout the building, forcing firefighters off the roof and into a defensive posture. The blaze also extended to at least one adjacent commercial building, prompting the request for a third alarm. An excavator and bulldozer were brought in to assist with overhauling the fire.