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Oakland Flames Engulf Historic Trestles

23 Aug

Summary

Fire raged through old trestles near EBMUD building.
Crews battled blaze near West Grand and Wake Avenues.
Residents within three miles advised to shut windows.

Firefighters were engaged in a significant battle against a blaze that consumed old trestles in West Oakland on Saturday night. The fire ignited near the East Bay Municipal Utility District building, spreading to vegetation along West Grand Avenue and Wake Avenue.

While the forward progression of the flames was halted, and no immediate structural threats were identified, the intensity of the fire was evident in videos showing the trestles engulfed. As a precautionary measure, the fire department recommended that individuals residing within a three-mile radius of the incident close their windows overnight to mitigate potential smoke inhalation.

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