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Fire Dept. says Piedmont under Red Flag Warning: Extreme fire danger
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The Piedmont Fire, Police, and Public Works Departments have additional emergency personnel on duty and will be in a heightened state of readiness during this event; winds expected to kick up around 3 amBay Area
UPDATE: Muir Fire holding at 58 acres and 50 percent contained
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The fire started near Slide Ranch in Marin, the longtime field trip destination for Piedmont elementary students.City
Update: PG&E says it will shut off power to Piedmont on Saturday around 5 pm
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Power is expected to be off for more than 48 hours; residents encouraged to plan ahead with food, water, emergency kits; info links here.Bay Area
Mines Fire near Livermore at 50 acres, 60 percent contained
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The fire is burning near Mines Road and Del Valle Road.Bay Area
Kincade fire grows to 21,900 acres
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No injuries yet reported, 49 structures destroyed, and 2000 people evacuated.Bay Area
Poor air quality expected due to heat, Kincade Fire
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Smoke impacts are expected to spread across the Bay Area starting this evening.Bay Area
Strong winds forecast for Sat through Mon morning
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The wind, expected to be strongest offshore event this season, is prompting PG&E shutoffs, which may include Piedmont starting SatCrime & Safety
Bar owner implicated in sex abuse scandal plans to reopen bar
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After fleeing to Mexico upon being ordered to pay millions for alleged sexual abuse of children, the owner, now returned, will reopen Small Wonder at 37 Grand Ave.California
