The Senators and Assembly members thanked other first responder groups and asked Newsom's office to look for emergency money to repair the pier.
A surfer looks toward the ocean as crews work to contain a fire on the Oceanside Pier, April 26, 2024.
"Since the late 19th century, the Oceanside Pier has served as a landmark of our coastal identity and maritime heritage in Southern California," the legislators wrote."Rebuilding the historic pier as quickly as possible is paramount and will likely require financial support from the state of California.
Analysis of the scene of the blaze, which gutted a vacant restaurant building and a snack shop after erupting shortly after 3 p.m. Thursday, points to an accidental cause of some sort, according to the Oceanside Fire Department.
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