Investigation into L Street fire, $15,000 in damage

 hours, on 11-15-15, Humboldt Bay Fire Engines 8113, 8115, Truck 8181, Squad 8174  Battalions 8104, 8106 and Chief 8100 responded to a structure fire on the 1100 block of L Street. Several 911 calls were received describing fire in a garage with explosions and people trapped.
The first unit to arrive stated smoke was coming from a single garage unit, in a row of four garages, crews forced open the garage door, quickly extinguished the fire and searched for victims. No victims were located in any of the garages. Bystanders stated a male individual was seen leaving the garage just before the fire was noticed. Eureka Police responded to attempt to locate the male and to investigate a suspected hash oil extraction operation. Additional Humboldt Bay Fire units provided assistance with ventilation, salvage and removal of damaged wallboard. Fire damage was confined to one garage and a bathroom of the adjoining apartment.
No injuries were reported, damage estimate is $15,000. 17 firefighters responded, the fire was extinguished in 20 minutes with crews remaining on scene for 1.5 hours. During this time Arcata Fire Protection District assisted by covering HBF jurisdiction.
The cause and origin investigation is underway and is expected to continue into the night. Eureka Police POP team responded and is investigating the hash oil component of this fire.