As per reports, a three-alarm fire and possible explosion occurred at 868 East Lewelling Boulevard in Hayward, CA, leading to significant emergency response, injuries, power outages, and road closures on Thursday (11 December).

• The fire and smoke are reported at 868 East Lewelling Boulevard, near Interstate 238 (I-238). The location appears to be a residential or mixed-use commercial/residential structure.
• Possible injuries were reported, with several ambulances arriving at the scene.
• A smaller-scale power outage has been reported in the area, according to the PG&E outage map.
• The Southbound I-238 off-ramp at East 14th Street became closed due to fire department activity; additionally, Mission Boulevard to Paradise Boulevard is also shut down.