The 1924 Ocean Park fire destroyed several amusement piers and dance halls at Ocean Park, Los Angeles County, California, United States.
[1] In addition to the piers, the fire destroyed an apartment building, two novelty shops, and a drugstore.
[2] The fire, believed to have begun around 9:30 a.m. in a fish stand at the foot of Fraser's Pier, burned for about three hours before it was extinguished.
[3] Two people had to be rescued after they jumped in the ocean to escape the blaze,[2] but there were no serious injuries.
[4] The blaze drew an estimated 75,000 spectators from neighboring communities.