Woman arrested in Berkeley grass fire arson case at Aquatic Park
A grass fire at Aquatic Park on Tuesday led to the arrest of a homeless woman in the area on suspicion of felony arson, police report.
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Update: BFD said homeless person with open flame likely caused fire downtown
Fire crews in downtown Berkeley quickly brought a blaze at the old Ace Hardware building under control Monday night as neighbors were removed temporarily, authorities report.
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The stairway outside a small building in downtown Berkeley collapsed Saturday evening underneath two people, injuring one, authorities report.
Berkeley residents must take responsibility to reduce fire hazards starting now, fire chiefs say
While 2017 was the most destructive year ever for wildfires, 2018 is already proving worse. Fire officials are encouraging people to clear brush and plan fire evacuation routes.
Urban wildfires are the new normal and everyone should be prepared, Berkeley filmmaker says
While many Berkeley residents are aware of the danger of earthquakes, few consider that they are at risk for a megafire, which could spread from the hills to the flats in minutes.
Authorities respond to homeless camp fire in West Berkeley
Police and firefighters were dispatched to West Berkeley early Sunday evening for a fire tied to a homeless encampment at Second and Page streets, authorities report.
Authorities respond to debris fire at West Berkeley church; 1 man arrested
Berkeley Fire and Police responded to a fire which broke out in front of the church at 1927 Sixth St., at University. One man was subsequently arrested on suspicion of arson.
Fire at northwest Berkeley asphalt company ‘under control’
Crews responded to a fire at the Berkeley Asphalt Company plant on Virginia Street on Friday morning.
Woman burned in explosion in West Berkeley apartment
A woman was taken to Highland Hospital with moderate injuries Friday after she was burned in an explosion in a West Berkeley apartment, authorities report.
Video: Berkeley Fire launches Ignite Academy to boost female recruits
BFD invited 28 female college athletes to the Cedar Street station over the weekend in an effort to attract more women to the fire service.
Authorities respond to fire at homeless camp in West Berkeley
A fire at a homeless camp in West Berkeley caused black, billowing smoke to be visible across the city Friday morning.
After Old City Hall fire, police arrest 1 man and tell homeless campers to leave
Notices of violation around the Old City Hall homeless camps order residents to clear out immediately.
