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OAKLAND (KRON) A massive 4-alarm fire at a construction site in Oakland Friday morning is now under control, according to fire officials.

The fire broke out around 4:30 a.m. at 23rd and Valdez streets, just two blocks away from the Grand Ave. side of Lake Merritt.

The construction site was a huge project that was supposed to hold 200 apartments and 31,000 square feet of retail space.

Breaking-great sign. Oakland fire dept now rolling up some of the hoses from massive fire @kron4news pic.twitter.com/Xo8UUxC8fH

Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) July 7, 2017

Breaking news-sources at the Oakland fire dept tell me massive fire is now considered UNDER CONTROL @kron4news pic.twitter.com/T6y6w4Rw2D

Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) July 7, 2017

The fire started as a two-alarm and quickly turned into a four-alarm.

By 5:45 a.m. a significant part of the building collapsed.

Several agencies are still working together on the fire, which was reported under control just after 8:00 a.m.

While the fire is about 85% contained, stubborn hot spots and small active flames are still present, according to fire officials.

Mutual Aid units to the Oakland fire: #ALCOFire Batt4 & E-35, Berkeley FD E-3 & T-5, Albany FD E-2142. Alameda FD E-2 is covering an OFD Stn

Alameda County Fire (@AlamedaCoFire) July 7, 2017

About 80 firefighters from Alameda County Fire, Berkeley Fire Department, Albany Fire Department, and Alameda Fire Department are all on scene helping put out the remaining flames and hot spots.

The Red Cross is also springing into action. They have an evacuation center open at the Oakland Cathedral at 2121 Harrison St. for those forced out of their homes.

About 100 people are at the center.

An unstable construction crane is also responsible for many of the evacuations, officials said.

Heat from the fire was causing the crane to spin around in circles over the site, forcing crews to back away.

Everyone within a three-block radius of the crane was evacuated, according to officials.

Breaking news-another massive fire. This one in oakland. Red Cross arriving to scene @kron4news pic.twitter.com/PGCaiYiH4b

Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) July 7, 2017

#redcross volunteers opened an evacuation center set up w/ @OakCathedral (2121 Harrison Street) for residents evacuated due to #oaklandfire

Red Cross Bay Area (@RedCrossBayArea) July 7, 2017

The fire has also forced the YMCA located at 2350 Broadway to close due to the poor air quality from all the smoke.

Officials say they will reopen when the air quality improves.

@kron4news fire in @Oakland Red Cross center set up for #evacuated residents pic.twitter.com/gvfRsm1Z8C

Terisa Estacio (@TerisaEstacio) July 7, 2017

The fire appears to be suspicious and the cause is under investigation, according to fire officials.

Arson investigators are on scene.

No deaths or injuries were reported.

Stay with KRON4 online and on air for updates.

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Massive fire still burning in #Oakland @kron4news #oaklandfire pic.twitter.com/f1WTTCVPvC

Lydia Pantazes (@LydiaPantazes) July 7, 2017

Breaking news-massive fire in downtown Oakland. 23rd and Valdez. Can be seen for miles @kron4news pic.twitter.com/wzqYSpuYGI

Will Tran (@KRON4WTran) July 7, 2017

The space is completely engulfed in flames

Breaking news-massive fire in downtown Oakland. Can be seen for miles. Even from San Francisco @kron4news pic.twitter.com/TqyWLsTR51

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#oaklandfire at 24th & Valdez pic.twitter.com/s9RM5VFDUB

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