TBS Today, July 31

A fire that broke out overnight at an industrial warehouse in southwest Berkeley is under investigation Wednesday, authorities report.

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3-alarm fire in Berkeley under investigation
“During the incident, an electrical transformer caught fire and exploded, causing a power line to fall onto a parked vehicle,” BFD said.

We also have an exclusive update on a recent serious freeway crash.

Father of 4 still critical after Berkeley freeway crash
“All we ask is for prayers. If you love Sam, just pray,” his wife told The Scanner. “Prayer changes everything.”

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