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Fire Chief Bret Black reflects on Piedmont tenure
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This is Black's last week in Piedmont before he heads to his new post in Port Townsend, Wash.Around Town
Piedmont officers, firefighters join solemn escort of Oakland’s late assistant fire chief Laffan
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View photos and video of the procession as it wound its way through parts of the city, including Piedmont Avenue and Lake Merritt.Bay Area
Firefighters battle three-hour fire along Oakland estuary
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Two-alarm fire in unoccupied building brought under control after three hours.Bay Area
Oakland settles “last remaining claims” in deadly Ghost Ship fire
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The recent settlement addressed emotional distress and loss of personal property in the deadly 2016 warehouse fire.Fires
Electrical fire burns marijuana grow warehouse with 2,000 plants
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Police are investigating the fire, which was quickly controlled; they have not yet reported whether the grow was legal.City
Piedmont survives power shutoff with few incidents
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In spite of high winds, low humidity and fire danger, community was mostly unscathed. But fire chief warns residents not to let down their guard.Featured in Category
UPDATE: East Bay parks’ closure extended thru Wed. morning
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Closures include Anthony Chabot, Lake Chabot, Roberts, Sibley, Tilden, and Wildcat among others.Featured in Category
UPDATE: Fire in Oakland Hills now contained
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Limited to two homes and some vegetation, the cause of the fire is under investigation but appears related to a generator.Bay Area
