OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Firefighting crews took advantage of calmer weather Sunday to increase containment of a small wildfire in Oakland, California, that burned two homes. Erratic winds previously forced more than 500 people to evacuate. Most residents were allowed to return home Saturday but a handful of evacuation orders remained in place for a hillside neighborhood where firefighters were still dousing hotspots. The blaze was 70% contained Sunday morning. Flames erupted Friday afternoon and were fed by a major “diablo wind,” the notorious autumn phenomenon known for its hot, dry gusts. Red flag warnings for increased fire danger expired Saturday and conditions eased further throughout the weekend.
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