Downtown Berkeley fire at Gaia building on Allston Way
As of publication time, BFD was still assessing whether any residents would be displaced.
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Lithium-ion battery starts fire at Berkeley Hope Center
The fire sprinkler system "probably saved the whole building," BFD said.
Cause unknown after 2-alarm fire at Berkeley warehouse
The building is believed to have been vacant, its owner unknown, which has posed challenges in the investigation, BFD said Tuesday.
Berkeley firefighters rescue hiker who fell into creek bed
The 26-year-old woman was hiking near Codornices Park on Friday when she fell off a walking bridge near a waterfall, BFD said.
Berkeley fire closes Broom Bush Cafe, GoFundMe launched
"We're in shock right now and don't know when we can re-open," 16-year-old Grace Jung, daughter of the owners, wrote on GoFundMe.
Berkeley police seize guns from landlord linked to arson case
Police say 46-year-old Majid Farid of Fremont is a Hells Angels affiliate with a history of making "suspicious insurance claims."
Berkeley Fire Ready Fest comes to Live Oak Park on Sunday
With activities for all ages, Fire Ready Fest will have interactive games and demos to teach practical tips to prepare your home and family for fires.