According to Oakland Fire Department Michael Hunt, the Oakland Hills neighborhood’s director, a large fire erupted on Friday near Interstate 580. At least seven homes were destroyed by the flames, which prompted officials to issue an evacuation purchase. No injuries were instantly reported.
In only three days, the fire had spread to 13 acre, leading to traffic jam near the 580 Freeway, which connects the San Francisco Bay Area to northern California.
Around 120 firefighters are currently stationed in Oakland Hill, according to the Oakland Fire Department, with help from aviation provided by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, to have the blaze. Around 12:30 pm, fire crews responded to the hearth around 1:30 p.
” Leave aside from Keller and Mountain. The fireplace is moving north and northwest. According to the departure image, Burckhalter Elementary School is located at 3994 Burckhalter Ave.
” To people nearby in Oakland: Choose following all evacuation orders, agree to safety rules, and be safe”, said Rep. Barbara Lee, as reported by KRON-TV.
The Oakland Hills fire from 1991, which claimed 25 life and destroyed almost 3000 homes, was the scene of the fire that broke out in the area.
Due to strong “diablo breezes,” which increase the risk of wildfires, red flag warnings for fire hazard were issued across much of California. These winds can reach speeds of up to 65 mph ( 104 kph ) in mountainous areas.
The cause of blaze remains unknown.
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