Some return home to Oakland Hills after evacuation warning was lifted near the Keller fire

"After you see so many disasters and so many places where communities are wiped out by fire, floods and stuff, you just want to be safe," said Walker.

"Fire threats were nothing new for Walker, who has lived in the area for 11 years and, in 2017, witnessed a 4-alarm grass fire on the hill directly overlooking her home."

"You don't want to wait until the last minute and end up not being able to get out," Walker stressed, underscoring the importance of early evacuation.

"The yellow evacuation warning, which indicated a potential threat to life and/or property and instructed residents who need additional time to leave immediately, was lifted late Friday evening."

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