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Piedmont is not expected to be affected by PG&E’s Public Safety Power Shut-Off
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However, Piedmont's proximity to the scheduled PSPS might mean power disruption for some parts of town. Residents should stay alert to any changes.City
Coming heat, gusty winds prompt Fire Weather Watch Wed. through Fri.
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Fire Chief Bret Black also warns of a likely a Red Flag Warning, and the possibility of a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff.Fires
Oakland Fire Department reforms lag since Ghost Ship fire, auditor says
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According to the report, the fire prevention bureau inspected just 26% of all facilities required by the state from 2018-2019.Bay Area
UPDATE: Glass Fire now 50 percent contained, at 66k acres burned
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Containment is up markedly from Monday morning, when the state fire agency reported the fire was 30 percent contained.Oakland
Another record: Fires burn more than 4 million acres
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That’s four Rhode Islands, three-and-a-half Grand Canyon National Parks, and a little more than one Connecticut.Bay Area
Glass Fire up to 61,150 acres, 8 percent containment
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With 293 residences in Napa and Sonoma Counties destroyed so far, there is no estimation as to when firefighters will fully contain the fire at this time.City
Piedmont crew helping fight Glass Fire
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The new 'state of the art' engine has come in handy, but the crew reports some residents are not evacuating when they should.Bay Area
Poor air quality expected through Tuesday
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Everyone, especially children, older adults and those w/ breathing or heart issues, should limit outdoor activities.Bay Area
