The Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills) (1991) was a California wildfire in Alameda County, with 1,600 acres, 2,900 structures destroyed, 25 deaths on the public record. Its cause is recorded as confirmed. No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Fire facts
From public records; unknown values are shown, never guessed.
| Year | 1991 |
|---|---|
| Start date | Unknown |
| Containment date | Unknown |
| Region / counties | Alameda |
| Acreage | 1,600 |
| Structures destroyed | 2,900 |
| Structures damaged | Unknown |
| Fatalities | 25 |
| Cause status | confirmed |
| Officially determined arson | No / not determined |
| Last verified | 2026-06-15 |
Cause
A grass fire that was believed contained rekindled and spread into the Oakland and Berkeley hills.
Litigation status
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
Court & regulatory record
Verified court filings for this fire are being added. We publish only documents that resolve to a public source, never a reconstructed or unverified one.
This is a reported public-record status, not advice about any individual’s legal situation. Deadlines and eligibility change over time and depend on facts specific to each person, only a licensed attorney can assess yours.
Common questions about the Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills)
What caused the Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills)?
A grass fire that was believed contained rekindled and spread into the Oakland and Berkeley hills.
Is there litigation over the Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills)?
No known litigation. Status as of June 15, 2026.
What areas did the Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills) affect?
The Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills) (Alameda County) affected communities including Oakland, Berkeley.
How large was the Tunnel Fire (Oakland Hills)?
1,600 acres, 2,900 structures destroyed, 25 fatalities, per public records as of 2026-06-15.
Sources
- CAL FIRE Incident Statistics (Top 20 lists), CAL FIRE
- CAL FIRE Incidents archive, CAL FIRE
Facts on this page are drawn from the public sources listed above and rewritten in original words. See Sources & Methodology.