Berkeley Animal Shelter fire was intentional, police say
"Information provided by community members may be critical to advancing the investigation," Berkeley police said Tuesday.
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire
Authorities are investigating the cause of a suspicious fire at the Berkeley Animal Shelter on June 6, 2026.
Berkeley Animal Shelter to stay closed for at least 3 weeks
"The fire rendered the building temporarily unsafe for people (smoke damage in staff areas) or animals (sprinkler system down)," the city said.
Berkeley Animal Shelter fire under investigation
Update: As of Monday, the city said it had no estimate as to when the shelter would reopen to the public.