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# TBS Today, March 19
- URL: https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/19/newsletters/tbs-today-march-19-2026/
- Published: 2026-03-19T22:18:12.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-19T22:18:12.000Z
- Description: Update: The latest on the Berkeley Hills fire.
- Author: Editor's desk
- Tags: Newsletters, #newsletters

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. 

Don't miss the updates.

[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.![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/icon/The-Berkeley-Scanner_Icon_Color-1-1706.jpg)The Berkeley ScannerEmilie Raguso![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/8e/3b/8e3bb516-9b88-46c2-aa85-566ed9c3647c/content/images/thumbnail/IMG_0289.jpg)](https://www.berkeleyscanner.com/2026/03/19/community/berkeley-hills-fire-olympus-fairlawn/)

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