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West Oakland Trestle Fire Explained | Oakland News
A massive fire erupted Saturday night in West Oakland, devouring a historic 500-foot abandoned railway trestle once part of the East Bay Electric Lines — still in use as recently as 2005. Built with creosote-soaked timber, the blaze released toxic smoke, forcing a three-mile evacuation alert. Five fire engines battled the inferno over the weekend, finally extinguishing hot spots by Sunday evening. The cause remains unknown, and this follows last year’s destruction of another trestle section — a devastating blow to local history and infrastructure. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli…
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