TBS Today, March 19
A fire in the Berkeley Hills early Thursday morning tore through two homes, taking out a gas meter as well as a power line. No one was hurt but five people were displaced, authorities said.
We published our story this morning — and then continued reporting. We've now added updates from PG&E, BFD and Councilman Brent Blackaby.
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Berkeley Hills fire: ‘One of the scariest 30 minutes of my life’
The fire burned through two homes and took out a gas meter as well as a power line. Five people were displaced, authorities said.

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