Crews quench last embers of Keller Fire that forced hundreds to evacuate in Oakland hills

Crews continued mop-up work this week at the scene of the Keller Fire in the East Oakland hills, which was nearly contained Monday following a nerve-racking weekend for both firefighters and residents, fire officials said.

The wind-driven fire broke out about 2:25 p.m. on Friday near Keller Avenue and Interstate 580 and quickly spread, damaging two homes and forced hundreds of residents to evacuate.