Fires
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California emergency alerts warn you about fires and extreme weather. How to sign up in your county
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A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.wildfires
Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires
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People — whether purposeful, reckless or simply careless — are responsible for about 95% of California’s wildfires.crime
Crews continue to investigate cause of fire that engulfed Rockridge bookstore, displaced 5 residents
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The cause of the fire that broke out early Tuesday morning at East Bay Booksellers (formerly Diesel Books) is still unknown.Around Town
Goats are reminder to prep for fire season
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Look for the herd in Blair Park this week -- but don't touch the electrified fence.City
Fire Department urges residents to prepare for fire season by cleaning up yards
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Trim trees and shrubs, clear flammable materials, and remove dead vegetation around your property.Bay Area
New subscription service lets you know when air quality incidents happen in the Bay Area
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Notifications would supplement other air quality notification services like Spare the Air alerts, and the EPA fire and smoke map.crimes
Oakland man arrested for ‘firebombing’ UC Berkeley patrol car, 3 other arson attacks
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Cal Fire did not mention any motive associated with suspect’s alleged crimes.Bay Area
Sonoma declares emergency for Point Fire; red flag warning issued across North Bay
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The Point Fire began Sunday afternoon above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road.Bay Area
