Update as of 5:30pm, Sunday, 10/20/2024:
The Keller fire operation has been successful and evacuation orders in this area will be FULLY lifted as of 8:00PM this evening. All residents will be allowed restored access to the area and to their homes.
PG&E continues to work on restoring power to some areas that remain affected. Please see PG&E's website for those updates, here: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/
The Oakland Police Department will continue to actively patrol this area as residents are returning home.
The City-operated shelter at Ira Jinkins Community Center will close at 8:00PM.
Community members are advised that the smell of smoke in the Keller fire area is likely to continue for the next several days, and does not necessarily indicate ongoing fire. Residents are encouraged to remain vigilant and report fires via 911, but do not need to panic if they smell lingering smoke odors.
2024 年 10 月 20 日星期日下午 5:30 更新：
Keller Fire 消防行動已取得成功，該地區的疏散命令將於今晚 8:00 完全解除。 所有居民都將被允許恢復進入該地區及其家園。
PG&E 繼續致力於恢復一些仍受影響地區的供電。 請造訪 PG&E 網站以了解這些更新：https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/
隨著居民回家，屋崙(奧克蘭) 警察局將繼續積極巡邏該地區。
Ira Jinkins 社區中心市政府營運的避難所將於晚上 8 點關閉。
社區成員請留意，Keller Fire 火災區域的煙味可能會持續數天，不一定表示火災正在進行中。 鼓勵居民保持警惕並透過 911 報告火災，但如果聞到揮之不去的煙味也不必驚慌。
Actualización a las 5:30 PM, domingo, 20 de octubre 2024:
La operación del incendio de Keller ha tenido éxito y las órdenes de evacuación en esta zona se levantarán TOTALMENTE a partir de las 8:00PM de esta noche. A todos los residentes se les permitirá restaurar el acceso a la zona y a sus hogares.
PG&E sigue trabajando para restablecer el suministro eléctrico en algunas zonas que siguen afectadas. Vea el sitio web de PG&E para esas actualizaciones, aquí: https://pgealerts.alerts.pge.com/outage-tools/outage-map/
El Departamento de Policía de Oakland continuará patrullando activamente esta área durante mientras los residentes regresan a sus hogares.
El refugio operado por la Ciudad en Ira Jinkins Community Center (el Centro Comunitario Ira Jinkins) cerrará a las 8 PM.
Residentes de la comunidad se les aconseja que el olor de humo en la zona del incendio Keller es probable que continúe durante los próximos días, y no necesariamente indica fuego en curso. Se anima a los residentes a permanecer vigilantes y reportar incendios a través del 911, pero no es necesario entrar en pánico si huelen olores de humo persistentes.
Update as of 6:00PM, Saturday, 10/19/2024:
The Keller fire remains ongoing, but fire crews and the entire support team managing this response have made significant progress today. Weather conditions have also improved, and the Red Flag warning ended at 5:00PM today. The evacuation footprint will be reduced, and residents' access restored, in some additional areas this evening starting at 8:00PM. A smaller area will remain under evacuation until further notice.
For a real-time map of evacuation orders, please go to https://protect.genasys.com. On this map, Zone 176 and 177 can be repopulated and accessed by coming up either side of Campus Drive (by residents only). Zone 203 remains evacuated. At this time there is not an estimated timeline for any additional changes to evacuation orders.
The City-operated shelter at Ira Jinkins Community Center, 9175 Edes Ave, remains open and available to anyone needing shelter from the fire and evacuations. It is projected to be closed Sunday at 12:00PM (noon) unless circumstances change and require it to remain open.
Update as of 10:00AM, Saturday, 10/19/24:
Fire crews continued working at the site overnight and no additional injuries or structure damage have been reported. Police continue to maintain the evacuation perimeter and actively patrol.
At this time the evacuation orders remain as they were last updated at 9:30PM Friday evening. For a realtime map of evacuation orders, please go to https://protect.genasys.com.
All Oakland Public Library branches will be open today and available for anyone who needs to charge their devices. Branches closest to the affected areas include 81st Avenue, Elmhurst, and Eastmont. For a list of locations go to https://oaklandlibrary.org.
A list of property board-up service providers is available here.
Update as of 11:30 PM, Friday 10/18/24
A shelter has been opened at Ira Jinkins Community Center, 9175 Edes Avenue. It is open now, and anyone needing shelter from the fire can arrive any time. The building has capacity for 75 people and currently has plenty of room.
Update as of 9:30 PM, Friday 10/18/24
The evacuation order is now partially lifted in designated zones, while remaining active where the fire threat remains ongoing this evening. It is clear to return home in the green zones. Residents are urged to continue to monitor public safety channels for updates. Link to updated map: https://protect.genasys.com/
Update as of 7:00PM, Friday 10/18/24
The Oakland Fire Department and mutual aid partners are currently responding to a 4-alarm brush and structure fire currently burning on 18 acres in the hills area around Mountain Blvd & Maynard Ave. Forward progress of the fire was stopped about 4pm today and as of about 6:30pm the fire was 15% contained.
Evacuation orders have been given in the area of Campus Drive and Crystal Ridge Court. A real-time evacuation map is available at https://protect.genasys.com where you can look up your location or address. IF YOU NEED ASSISTANCE to determine if you are in an evacuation zone, please call OAK311 by dialing 311 or (510) 615-5566.
* If your home is in a red-colored zone on the map, the evacuation order remains in place and you should evacuate now or remain evacuated.
* If your home was previously in a red-colored zone on the map that is now green, the Oakland Fire Department has assessed your area and declared it fire safe and reopened, and you are encouraged to return home promptly.
* If your home is in a yellow-colored zone, you are in an evacuation warning area. If you are at home, please remain in place, prepare to be evacuated if necessary, and check the map periodically.
* If you were evacuated and need assistance accessing shelter or other resources, go to the temporary evacuation site and register with the City of Oakland’s Emergency Management Services Division staff and/or Red Cross staff who will be stationed at Burckhalter Elementary School, 3994 Burckhalter Avenue.
The Oakland Police Department has established a perimeter around evacuated zones and will be actively patrolling. Check https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite for ongoing emergency updates.
Update from Oakland Fire Department at 3:57 pm, Friday 10/18/24
Forward Progress has been STOPPED for this 5th Alarm Fire. With multiple agencies from several counties assisting, the fast moving fire reached 13 acres. As of now, less than 10 structures impacted by fire activity.
Original Alert, 3:30pm Friday 10/18/24
The Oakland Fire Department and mutual aid partners are currently responding to a 4-alarm brush and structure fire currently burning on eight acres in the hills area around Mountain Blvd & Maynard Ave.
Evacuation orders have been given in the area of Campus Drive and Crystal Ridge Court. OFD personnel are performing door to door noticing and AC Alerts messaging is being distributed to cell phones in that area.
See a real-time evacuation map at https://protect.genasys.com – in this map, these zones should EVACUATE NOW: OKL-E176, OKL-E177, OKL-E203, OKL-E204. This is a lawful order to leave now. These zones are now closed to public access.
Check https://www.acgov.org/emergencysite/ for ongoing emergency updates.
Red Cross is on scene at the staging area to support sheltering needs as they arise. At this time no injuries have been reported.
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The City of Oakland thanks our incredible partners in this emergency response:
Cal Fire
Alameda County Fire
Hayward
East Bay Regional Park District
Fremont
City of Alameda
Contra Costa Fire
San Francisco Fire Department
Berkeley Fire Department
ALCO Fire
San Ramon Valley
Falck Ambulance
Alameda County Sheriff's Office
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