Oakland, NJ - The Oakland Fire Department responded to a vegetation fire in the area of Skyline Boulevard and Joaquin Miller Road, where crews confirmed an active blaze producing a large column of smoke.

Firefighters located the fire in steep, heavily vegetated terrain off the Sequoia Bay Trail and hiked into the area to begin suppression efforts. Additional resources were requested, with CAL FIRE, Contra Costa Fire, and East Bay Regional Park District assisting, including aerial water drops that supported containment.

Through coordinated efforts, the fire was held to just over half an acre. No structures were threatened, and no injuries or evacuations were reported. Crews remained on scene to monitor for hotspots, and the cause of the fire remains under investigation.