UPDATE: Berkeley woman, 80, dies after cooking fire
The woman's robe appears to have caught on fire from an electric hot plate that was plugged in and sitting on the floor, authorities report.
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Lightning strikes Berkeley during 'bomb cyclone' storm
According to the National Weather Service, there were three lightning "flashes" — two that hit the ground and a "cloud pulse."
Man charged with arson after Berkeley trash bin fires
Police say Nicholas Tabor had a lighter in his pocket when he was arrested and that he made spontaneous statements about his fascination with fire.
2-alarm fire destroys Shasta Road home in the Berkeley Hills
A woman in her 60s sustained second-degree burns and her adult son sustained minor burns. Two firefighters also sustained minor burns.
Young man found unresponsive on Telegraph Avenue has died
Berkeley police performed CPR until firefighters arrived. BFD rushed the man to the hospital shortly before 4 p.m. Tuesday but he did not survive.
2 displaced in West Berkeley RV fire; 1 RV lost, 1 damaged
The American Red Cross responded to Grayson Street to help with temporary shelter.
Drink with Berkeley firefighters, Gilman Brewing at charity beer collab party
Proceeds from the beer sale will fund scholarships for the fire academy and EMT training.