Press Release: Structure Fire with Fatalities Update 2 
On November 3, 2025, at approximately 5:30 a.m., Redwood City firefighters responded to reports of an active fire at the Avenue Liquor Store on Roosevelt Avenue. Fire crews arrived to find the building fully engulfed in flames and immediately began firefighting and rescue efforts.
During suppression operations, firefighters located two individuals inside the structure who were later confirmed to be deceased. The Redwood City Police Department, Redwood City Fire Department, and the San Mateo County Coroner’s Office have continued to investigate the circumstances surrounding this incident.
The San Mateo County Coroner’s Office has confirmed the identities of the two individuals as:
• Benigno Nuguid Pare, Age 56
• Anil Kumar Sharma, Age 25
At this time, investigators are still working to determine the cause of the fire and the events leading up to the incident. It remains unknown why the individuals were inside the building when the fire began. This remains an active, joint investigation, and additional information will be released as it becomes available.
Our thoughts remain with the community, families and loved ones affected by this tragedy.
Anyone with information related to this incident is encouraged to contact the Redwood City Police Department at (650) 780-7100
Jeff Clements
Investigations Lieutenant
Redwood City Police Department
650-780-7142
[email protected]
Address/Location
Redwood City Police Department
1301 Maple St
Redwood City, CA 94063
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 650-780-7100