Pier Fire In Oceanside California Live | Firefighters Battling Massive Flames On Historic Pier N18L OCEANSIDE, Calif. -- Firefighters in California are battling a massive blaze that broke out on Oceanside's historic wooden pier. The fire was reported just after 3 p.m. local time Thursday. According to officials, the fire started in a vacant building at the western end of the pier, which used to be a Ruby's Diner that shut down three years ago. Aerial footage from the scene showed a large plume of smoke as fire-fighting boats shot water into the structure. Flames could be seen burning inside the building on an adjacent section of deck. There's been no word of any injuries. The cause of the fire remains under investigation. #california #news18 #woodenpier #usnews n18oc_live