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UPDATE: Parts of Piedmont without power should see it restored Monday
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Also, the PG&E Community Resource Center at Merritt College has closed; use the UC Berkeley site on Clark Kerr Campus, Tanglewood Rd.City
Piedmont readies for the power shutoff, fire danger
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Strangely quiet on Sat afternoon, Piedmont's Emergency Operations Center awaits the action. If activated, City leadership will be recalled to fill positions as needed.City
UPDATE: PG&E has delayed the start of power shutoffs to Piedmont until approximately 7:00 pm
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However the City says residents should be prepared for power outages at any time.City
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
