Ernestine Bankston, 85, was identified as the victim in the early morning fire, the coroner’s office reported.
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Popular Cal trail closes for wildland fire safety work, but bulk of the wildfire mitigation plan mired in lawsuits
During the six-month “Jordan Fire Trail Improvement” project, the trail will be closed, except on Sundays, according to the university.
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Echo Lake Camp: ‘No threat’ and no damage as defense from Caldor Fire winds down
One firefighter was injured during operations Tuesday but is recovering. Crews are planning to return to Berkeley soon.
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There have been fires before at Berkeley’s Echo Lake Camp
Buildings have burned and been crushed by snow but there has never been a threat as large as the Caldor Fire.
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Video: Echo Lake Camp buildings survive Caldor Fire
Berkeley fire crews are still working to protect the facility as the Caldor Fire burns nearby and sends spot fires onto the property, Scott Ferris said late Tuesday.
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Update: Firefighters forced to retreat from Berkeley’s Echo Lake Camp as Caldor Fire advances
“The fire has crested over the hill and is coming down towards the camp,” the city’s parks director said Monday afternoon.
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We have a winner! See who took the best ‘go bag’ photo in Berkeley.
Berkeleyside announces the winner of its first ever wildfire preparation photo contest.
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Last chance: Enter our ‘go bag’ photo contest to win a free air purifier
Submissions are due Monday. Snap a picture of your ‘go bag’ and tell us how you chose to pack it.
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‘So much history’ lost in West Berkeley tattoo shop fire
A preliminary investigation by the Berkeley Fire Department points to an electrical malfunction.
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Fire displaces 16 people, destroys Berkeley tattoo shop
One resident was taken to the hospital for an asthma attack related to the fire, but there were no other injuries. As of Sunday, the cause was unknown.
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Ready, set, ‘go bag’! Enter Berkeleyside’s wildfire preparation photo contest
We’re looking for emergency supply kits packed safely, smartly and, if it’s your style, with a hint of creativity or even humor. Winner gets a free air purifier.
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Documentary takes close look at 2 of California’s worst wildfires
‘Bring Your Own Brigade’ burns hot for its first 15 minutes before settling into a simmering broadside. Also reviewed: ‘Nine Days’ and ‘No Ordinary Man.’
