4-alarm fire burns dangerously close to homes in Oakland hills
OAKLAND -- A four-alarm brush fire got close to some houses overnight in the Oakland hills before fire crews were able to contain the blaze, according to authorities.
A resident called about 10:13 p.m. Saturday to report the blaze in the steep hilly area behind Marlow Drive and Revere Avenue, Oakland Fire Department spokesman Michael Hunt said Sunday.
It went to four alarms. And at one point, crews said it was burning about 250 feet from homes.
Firefighters were able to get the fire under control by about 12:45 a.m. Cal Fire, the East Bay Regional Parks District and Alameda County Fire assisted with the fire fight. The incident burned about 2.5 acres, officials said.
No evacuations were necessary and there were no injuries. Oakland fire officials said crews would monitor the area through Sunday night as a precaution.
While the Fire is now UNDER CONTROL, due to the location, dry vegetation and steep terrain, multiple #OFD crews will be assigned to Fire Watch through Sunday evening to monitor and mitigate any signs of smoke and/or fire. The cause of this fire is under investigation. https://t.co/04HjJ64arm
— Oakland Fire Department (CA) (@OaklandFireCA) June 19, 2022
The cause of the fire is under investigation.