India, Aug. 1 -- According to the Oakland Fire Department (CA), there are several burning trees in the 10,000 block of Skyline Boulevard, close to Joaquin Miller Road.

The department initially confirmed that multiple trees were burning and said a public information officer was heading to the incident. Officials said additional updates would follow as crews assessed the fire.

A second alarm was requested by the incident commander. Officials said more than 50 firefighters were deployed to battle the blaze, while helicopters made multiple water drops to prevent the fire from spreading.

(This is a developing story)

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