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Oakland Hills fire live updates: Forward progress stopped, I-580 reopens

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What to Know

  • Evacuation orders issued
  • At least two homes impacted by flames, with dozens more threatened, but not damaged
  • No injuries reported
  • Blaze started in a home before wind carried flames into grove of Eucalyptus trees
  • 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:

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