The fire was caused by illegal fireworks. 3, 1445 14th Street; No. Oakland police have also been busy, a 110-pound haul of high-grade illegal fireworks was confiscated near International Boulevard on Friday. The Oakland Police Department is asking the community to report fireworks use and has set up fireworks collection barrels at several fire stations (see the list of stations here). Many residents say they won’t miss the canceled fireworks show this year. The Fire Prevention Bureau will deploy approximately four (4) inspectors on July 3-4. Additional fire crews will be on patrol starting at 8 a.m. Saturday and continuing through the weekend. Concerned residents said people are frequently gathering at turnouts such as one at Grizzly Peak to set off fireworks. 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Fire officials in the East Bay say illegal fireworks have been reported as early as May this year, much earlier than previous years ahead of 4th of July. They fear that as July 4th draws closer, even more people will set off illegal fireworks. Residents may report gunshots or gunfire by calling 911 or Oakland police’s non-emergency number at 510-777-3211, and may report illegal … #oakland pic.twitter.com/PXhc4ZNoNu. Residents said normally, they see illegal fireworks closer to July 4th. Diablo Unified proposes hybrid reopening plan, CA gun sales up 500% amid pandemic, study finds, Firefighters battle wind-whipped brush fires in Bay Area, 5 counties change colors on CA reopening map, Track wildfires across CA with this interactive map, Bay Area Life; Sundays at 6:30 p.m. on ABC7. on July 4. By viewing our video content, you are accepting the terms of our. Map: Silverado Fire evacuation updates and perimeter, 60,000 in Southern California told to evacuate after Silverado fire quickly swells to 2,000 acres, Power shutoffs hit Northern California as dangerous winds pick up, threatening thousands overnight. On Friday night, officers with the Oakland police department were responding to calls of illegal fireworks. Unsheltered residents are disproportionally impacted and exposed to the noise and risk of explosive devices, particularly if fire makes contact with an encampment. George Kelly is a breaking news reporter for the Bay Area News Group. Bay Area sees uptick in illegal firework activity, July Fourth show almost every night in San Francisco, Oakland - ABC7 San Francisco; Illegal fireworks … "It's been increasing for a month, so the danger level has increased," Stage said. In a statement June 18, police and fire officials said they were working to spread word about the dangers of illegal fireworks, noting that individuals caught with them can face imprisonment and fines of up to $10,000, and adding that roving patrols during the upcoming holiday weekend will be watching for firework usage as well as celebratory gunfire. During COVID-19, the potential of having to relocate neighbors who are sheltering in place into a common area or facility could further threaten the health and safety of Oaklanders. “It’s fire season! "Fireworks are starting a lot sooner than years past, from end of May to early June and that's not typical for our city.". She's nervous because her home was destroyed during the deadly Oakland hills firestorm. Illegal fireworks cause three-alarm Oakland fire, Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to email this to a friend (Opens in new window), Fire watch: Diablo winds arrive, but Bay Area averts disaster, Oakland: Illegal fireworks cause three-alarm fire. We are a month into fire season and already have seen a number of grassland fires, at least two of which were caused by fireworks. Concerned neighbors are fearful about the fire danger after a dry winter. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. Copyright 2020 by Bay City News, Inc. Republication, re-transmission or reuse without the express written consent of Bay City News, Inc. Is prohibited. Oakland Fire officials have set up fireworks collection barrels at fire stations No. The Oakland CA sky lit up with fireworks for hours on the evening of July 4, 2020, despite efforts to crack down on illegal incendiaries that have caused brush fires in the area. Post was not sent - check your email addresses! The fire near Howard Elementary School and Interstate Highway 580 was reported shortly after 3 a.m. and was quickly elevated to three alarms, with 56 firefighters responding. "You're looking at the rubble of my 1991, my 1987 house that burned in 1991," said Piper as she held up a photo of the ashes that was once her home. Michigan governor pushes back against Trump rally chants, Contra Costa County authorities investigating death of man in-custody, Two arrested for driving stolen car, firearms possession after pursuit in Antioch, US resorts adapt to new normal of skiing amid pandemic, Plan to retrieve Titanic radio spurs debate on human remains. In response to significant regional concerns about fire safety and emergency vehicle access, the Fire Department and Police Department have elected to close Grizzly Peak Blvd to all non-local automobile, bicycle, and pedestrian traffic between Skyline and Claremont/Fish Ranch Rd. 3:09AM this morning a 3-Alarm, 2.5 acre Vegetation Fire in #Oakland at Crest Ave and Fontaine St. 56 firefighters responded, no structures were involved or threatened, and no injuries. A small brush fire broke out Friday night at Mountain Boulevard and Fontaine Court near the location of a fire on Sunday that was caused by fireworks. This image shows crews battling a fire caused by illegal fireworks in the hills of Oakland, Calif. on June 28, 2020. They said this year, the fire danger is higher than ever. His first newspaper job was as a Washington Post paperboy. Homeowners suspect that the shelter-in-place order and no large holiday celebrations this year play a role. As was done over the weekend of June 27-28, OFD will have two engines at Lake Merritt area on July 4 in the event of an emergency at the lake or in the area. All Access Digital offer for just 99 cents! Show full articles without "Continue Reading" button for {0} hours. Oakland Fire will deploy five additional crews over the weekend, three of them will be patroling the Lake Merritt area.

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