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Oakland Brush Fire Contained After Destroying Two Homes

A fast-moving blaze in Oakland's hills led to evacuations and power outages as firefighters battled strong winds.

  • The Keller Fire in Oakland Hills burned 13 acres, destroyed two homes, and damaged several others.
  • About 500 residents were evacuated, with some evacuation orders remaining in place as firefighters work to control hotspots.
  • Pacific Gas and Electric shut off power to 19 counties due to high fire risk from strong 'diablo winds.'
  • Red flag warnings were issued across large parts of California, with wind gusts reaching up to 65 mph.
  • The fire occurred near the anniversary of the 1991 Oakland-Berkeley firestorm, which had a devastating impact on the area.
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