Oakland firefighters contained a three-alarm fire that happened in the hills near Shepherd Canyon Road Thursday evening.
The fire broke out shortly after 4 p.m. in the 6800 block of Aitken Drive. More than 55 firefighters were ultimately dispatched to the fire, which was quickly elevated to a three-alarm fire.
Three properties were affected, according to Oakland fire officials. One home was destroyed and two homes sustained damage.
No one was injured.
Firefighters rescued a pet belonging to one of the homeowners.
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