City Rebuilding Paradise: Earth Day screening offers cautionary tale about rising temperatures and drought By Chris Treadway | April 26, 2021 A panel of experts, including Piedmont's new fire chief, discuss the realities of wildfires and why we should be prepared for one here.
Bay Area Sonoma County invests in artificial intelligence technology to detect fires faster By Bay City News Service | March 18, 2021 Fire cameras will operate around the clock and provide real-time data streams and automated email and text alerts to fire personnel for critical incidents, officials said.
City Flames engulf truck on Oakland Avenue By Exedra Staff | February 23, 2021 Fire was safely extinguished but the truck's engine was gutted.
City Red Flag warning extended until 5 pm for East Bay hills By Exedra Staff | December 7, 2020 Gusty offshore winds and low humidity make for prime fire weather.
City Fire Chief Bret Black reflects on Piedmont tenure By Sam Richards | November 24, 2020 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 By Keith Burbank, Local News Matters | Julie Reichle, Exedra Photographer | November 20, 2020 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 By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 13, 2020 Two-alarm fire in unoccupied building brought under control after three hours.
Bay Area Oakland settles “last remaining claims” in deadly Ghost Ship fire By Keith Burbank | Bay City News | November 13, 2020 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 By Kathleen Kirkwood | Bay City News | November 3, 2020 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 By Damin Esper | October 27, 2020 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.