The Wildfire That Closed I 880 In Oakland Is Fully Contained Officials Say. All Lanes Are Now Open

The fire started around 10:20 am. at the corner of Wood St. and West Grand Ave. Several cars and RVs burned under the freeway, officials confirmed. “It’s very dangerous for the public as well as our firefighters. Multiple explosions from pressurized cylinders here on scene that at any time could have taken the life of one of our firefighters,” said Oakland Fire Chief Reginald Freeman. . “And we’ve been to this location on multiple occasions. And on top of that, breathing in very, very dangerous smoke.” A traffic alert was issued on Interstate 880 following the fire where all lanes were closed due to smoke causing long delays for commuters. UPDATE: Northbound I-880 to Eastbound I-80 connector ramp is now open, Westbound I-80 to Southbound I-880 and Eastbound I-580 Connector in Oakland remain closed due to fire. https://t.co/ITRwoLsl4h — 511 SF Bay (@511SFBay) July 11, 2022 As of 2:15 p.m., all lanes on the affected highways have now reopened. An Amtrak train stopped at the Emeryville station. No injuries have been reported. The cause is still under investigation. This story is developing. Check back for updates. Copyright © 2022 KGO-TV. All rights reserved.