Pickett Fire near Calistoga surges to over 2,100 acres, evacuation orders remain in place
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0% containment reported as of Friday morning.
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Grazing goats are part of strategy to reduce fire-fuel hazards
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Hungry goats are back -- devouring the fuel that can lead to deadly conflagrations in the dry hills around Piedmont and Oakland.wildfires
In a first, California moves toward paying incarcerated firefighters minimum wage
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The effort took on a new urgency after hundreds of incarcerated firefighters were deployed to battle the deadly wildfires that hit LA.berkeley
Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way in Berkeley to be closed for fire danger
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No stopping will be allowed along Grizzly Peak, where all turnouts will be closed, according to city officials.California
Trump’s ‘roadless rule’ repeal could remove protections for 4M acres of California forests
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But experts are divided about whether allowing road development and timber harvest in national forests will help prevent wildfires.berkeley
New fire standards require some Berkeley homeowners to maintain fire-resistant landscapes
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Berkeley is one of the first cities to enact new regulations ahead of new statewide standards set to come out in 2026.City
From the frontlines: Speakers to share wildfire experiences at Community Preparedness Event this Saturday
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Hear firsthand stories of wildfire evacuations from community members, firefighters, and emergency managers.Bay Area
Air district issues health advisory for smoke from Canada wildfires; no Spare the Air alert
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A Spare the Air advisory has not been issued; pollutant levels are not expected to exceed the national 24-hour health standard.City
Op-Ed: Practice makes prepared
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Piedmont Fire Chief Dave Brannigan asks residents to join him in a community wildfire evacuation exercise on June 14.budget
Coliseum windfall allows Oakland Fire to do something it hasn’t been able to in 23 years
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On Sunday, most of the city’s 26 fire stations were up and running despite Oakland’s ongoing and drastic budgetary struggles.Bay Area
