Recent brush fire in lot.

PLEASE provide an address before there's another brush fire! "MacArthur Freeway" runs 12.4 miles in Oakland! :-o

This empty lot is the large sloped fenced lot on the corner of Wesley and MacArthur. It was abandoned a few years ago by a builder and closed up with extensive measures taken to prevent further erosion after the construction was not completed. The charred grassy area covers many square yards extending onto the sidewalk and if it had spread up the slope, there would have been plenty of material for burning not to mention homes.

What is the matter with the City? We have complained about this lot for years. Now a fire? Get the city crews in to mow it ASAP.

Thank you to swimmy44 for useful info: empty "fenced lot on the corner of Wesley + MacArthur." !!!

Dear DPW: Are you reading the comments? Please remediate before more fire!

The City of Oakland Public Works Department has referred this issue to CODE ENFORCEMENT,. Please contact that department to follow-up (see "Other Helpful Links" at http://www2.oaklandnet.com/Government/o/PWA/Connect/ReportaProblem/index.htm#Links).

Here are some important City of Oakland contact points:
* Abandoned Autos: 510-777-8622 (abandoned vehicles on public street after 3 days)
* Animal Control: 510-535-5602 (live animals) or 510-535-4888 (dead animals)
* Code Enforcement: 510-238-3381 (blighted private properties, deteriorated buildings, inoperable vehicles on private property)
* Drug Hotline: 510-238-3784 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)
* Parking Citations: 800-500-6484 (parking citation assistance center, pay or appeal a citation) or 510-238-3099 (enforcement)
* Prostitution Hotline: 510-238-2373 (tips) or 510-777-3211 (in progress)

Thank you.