2024-10-19 08:35:03
What to Know
- Evacuation orders issued
- At least two homes impacted by flames, with dozens more threatened, but not damaged
- No injuries reported
- Five-alarm fire response included about 120 firefighters
- Westbound 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:
