Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats
The greatest risk in Berkeley is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Parts of Alameda County may see planned outages.
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Extreme fire weather: Berkeley says some should evacuate
The city recommends that residents in fire zones 2 and 3 leave the Berkeley Hills before 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday at 7 a.m.
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday
The National Weather Service forecasts "critical fire weather conditions" from Thursday night into Saturday evening. Here's what you need to know.
Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Friday into Saturday
The greatest risk will be overnight from Friday to Saturday.
Dispatch from Berkeley wildfire season: Cut, whack, yank, dig, repeat
Home inspections, a "fuel break" on Grizzly Peak and a project focused on eucalyptus understory cleanup are just a few of the efforts underway.
Water main break leads to major outage in West Berkeley
The outage includes water service to all city fire hydrants, the Berkeley Fire Department said.
Here's how to get ready for extreme heat in Berkeley
In the days ahead, check on people living alone and watch for signs of heat illness.