Firefighters Contain Brush Fire Along I-580 in Oakland

Firefighters late Thursday said they have contained a brush fire that burned along westbound Interstate 580 in Oakland.

The blaze at 35th Avenue drew a three-alarm response, with crews from the Alameda County Fire Department, Hayward Fire Department and the Fremont Fire Department providing mutual aid in the area.

Some structure damage has also been reported, firefighters said.

Firefighters during the response requested residents avoid the area.

In addition #OFD (50+ firefighters) crews on scene, @AlamedaCoFire @HaywardFireNews and @FremontFire are on scene. They were in the area as pre-positioned companies due to Red Flag conditions. Fire remains contained, not yet under control. There has been some structure damage.
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) October 23, 2020

Multiple structures above 580 West are threatened by this fire. No injuries reported on scene. Approximately 40 firefighters are on scene and @FalckAlCo ambulance is on standby. ALL thru traffic should avoid roads below MacArthur and 580 between 35th Ave and High. #OFD
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) October 23, 2020

Dark smoke billowing from the direction of the Oakland hills. This @OaklandFireCA ladder truck just raced past us here at the stand-off scene. @nbcbayarea pic.twitter.com/4kj0u1K7vk
— Melissa Colorado (@melissacolorado) October 23, 2020

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