The Orange County Register
TUSTIN, Calif. — A fire at a two-story office building Tuesday morning burned for more than two hours while dozens of firefighters battled the blaze. Three people were injured, including two firefighters.
Officials received initial reports of a couch on fire in an office at 17291 Irvine Blvd., said Battalion Chief Kris Concepcion of the Orange County Fire Authority. Flames quickly spread through the front of the building, forcing firefighters to restrict their attack from the outside. Part of the roof of the building collapsed just minutes after firefighters arrived.
The blaze — of unknown origin — is believed to have started in a first-floor mental health services office. A 62-year-old man in that office suffered minor burns to the face. He was treated at the scene.
One of the firefighters fell during the operation and suffered injuries to his face and legs, Concepcion said. A second firefighter suffered from possible heat exhaustion. Both were taken to hospitals for treatment.
The building is home to several businesses that lease space, including legal firms and real estate offices. The building is about 40 years old.
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