Oakland Hills fire live updates: Forward progress stopped, I580 reopens
Oct 18, 2024
What to KnowEvacuation orders issuedAbout 10 homes damagedNo injuries reportedBlaze started in a home before wind carried flames into grove of Eucalyptus treesFive-alarm fire response includes over 80 firefightersWestbound I-580 lanes have reopened
A five-alarm brush fire near Interstate 580 sparked evacuation orders in the Oakland Hills.
The blaze comes amid a red flag warning in effect for the Bay Area due to dry and windy conditions. PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) were also in effect Friday due to the fire weather conditions, impacting thousands of Bay Area customers.
Here’s the latest Oakland Hills fire updates: