Berkeley Whole Foods on Gilman evacuated due to refrigerant leak
Multiple readers asked Berkeleyside on Friday afternoon why Whole Foods on Gilman Street in West Berkeley appeared to have been evacuated and closed.
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Truck driver hits fire hydrant in South Berkeley; water shoots into the air
A large truck struck a fire hydrant Thursday morning in South Berkeley at Ashby Avenue and Sacramento Street, creating a huge geyser in front of Biofuel Oasis.
Update: Candle left burning in tent caused fire at West Berkeley encampment
A fire that is believed to have started in a homeless encampment was quickly extinguished by first-responders Monday afternoon.
Residents ‘evacuated’ in city’s first-ever wildfire drill; next one is Aug. 25
A car fire on Tunnel Road quickly spread Sunday into trees and houses, prompting residents to flee. This was only a drill; two more are coming.
Cigarette fire displaces 3 from Berkeley senior housing; Mo’Joe closed for now
Three residents of a senior housing complex have been displaced by a fire authorities believe began Sunday with a visitor's lit cigarette. Water damage also temporarily closed Mo'Joe Café.
City wildfire evacuation drills start in August (and it’s not too late to join in)
For the first time ever, starting this weekend, the city of Berkeley will hold a series of one-hour wildfire evacuation drills to help community members and first responders practice preparing for an emergency.
Berkeley Fire Department rescue swimmers pull woman from bay
Rescue swimmers from the Berkeley Fire Department pulled a 35-year-old woman from the San Francisco Bay on Thursday night, authorities report.
Berkeley Fire responds to fire at Northbrae residence
The fire started in a shed behind a home in a residential neighborhood near the North Berkeley Library.
East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: ‘It’s not if a fire occurs, but when’
After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures.
Update: BHS now ‘all clear’ after report of threat from former student
Berkeley High School went on "high alert" on Thursday afternoon after a former student threatened to "come to BHS with the intent to do harm," according to a message from the principal.
Police: Woman, 28, arrested after pepper-spraying teens during fight at park
Multiple teenagers were pepper-sprayed during a fight at downtown Berkeley's Civic Center Park on Thursday afternoon, authorities report.
Update: Fire on Berkeley BART tracks stopped trains but normal service is back
A fire on the BART tracks stopped service between the North Berkeley and El Cerrito stations. Trains began again around 3:30 p.m.
