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Berkeley’s 1923 fire, 100 years later | At 28, he died on Berkeley’s streets | House with famed communal hot tub up for sale

Dave Brannigan

Fire Chief David Brannigan stands in front of Fire Truck
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Berkeley’s fire chief is leaving to take over top fire spot in Piedmont

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel April 14, 2021, 3:17 p.m.October 4, 2022

Dave Brannigan has served as chief for three years.

Firefighters on road with smoke in the background
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The Berkeley Hills are kindling: City takes steps to tackle wildfire danger

Avatar photo by Kevin L. Jones Oct. 17, 2019, 9:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

A resolution approved by the Berkeley City Council will influence future funding to prioritize vegetation removal, clearing pathways and other prevention measures.

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Residents ‘evacuated’ in city’s first-ever wildfire drill

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 07, 2019, 4:57 p.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Cigarette fire displaces 3 from Berkeley senior housing; Mo’Joe closed for now

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 06, 2019, 8:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Wildfire
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City wildfire evacuation drills start in August (and it’s not too late to join in)

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso Aug. 02, 2019, 4:55 p.m.August 4, 2022

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.

Posted inCrime & Safety

Berkeley Fire Department rescue swimmers pull woman from bay

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso July 26, 2019, 1:06 p.m.October 4, 2022

Rescue swimmers from the Berkeley Fire Department pulled a 35-year-old woman from the San Francisco Bay on Thursday night, authorities report.

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PG&E helicopter slated to continue work in East Bay Hills this week

Avatar photo by Tracey Taylor July 08, 2019, 3:21 p.m.October 4, 2022

That helicopter over the weekend? It was scanning for trees that could fall on power lines. Expect more aerial activity this week.

Berkeley Fire Chief David Brannigan speaks at a press conference at Inspiration Point
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East Bay fire agencies call for public self-defense: ‘It’s not if a fire occurs, but when’

Avatar photo by William Lundquist June 27, 2019, 7:00 a.m.August 4, 2022

After the most destructive year for wildfires in California history, local agencies urged residents to take simple preventative measures.

Posted inCrime & Safety

12 people displaced after fire in northwest Berkeley home

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso May 11, 2019, 9:23 a.m.October 4, 2022

A two-alarm fire on Hearst Avenue displaced 12 people from a northwest Berkeley home on Saturday morning, authorities report.

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Berkeley ambulance catches fire during patient transport; no injuries

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 24, 2019, 7:21 p.m.October 4, 2022

A Berkeley Fire Department ambulance caught fire in the Berkeley Hills while taking a patient to the hospital Wednesday night, authorities report.

The clean-up scene on Rose Street on Wednesday. Photo: Justin Lee
Posted inCrime & Safety

Foam from garbage truck fire likely was ‘primary culprit’ in steelhead trout kill

Avatar photo by Emilie Raguso April 15, 2019, 3:49 p.m.August 4, 2022

More than 60 steelhead trout were killed in Berkeley’s Codornices Creek recently, likely as a result of 20 gallons of foam retardant used to extinguish a garbage truck fire in early April, authorities report.

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Berkeley celebrates legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. at community gathering

Avatar photo by Frances Dinkelspiel Jan. 22, 2019, 11:34 a.m.August 4, 2022

The annual breakfast is not only a time to award students and organizations for their contributions, but to remind the community that work is still needed in Berkeley to achieve economic and racial justice.

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