Berkeley Fire

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.

Mary Bruns died in a Berkeley fire. Who was she?

Despite the scant initial information, a picture of Mary Bruns has emerged from conversations with relatives and neighbors, and public data.

Berkeley man, 60, sustains serious injuries in apartment fire

A 911 caller reported "dark smoke" coming from the second-story window of the building on Colusa Avenue, BFD said.

Berkeley ceiling collapse sends woman to hospital

Update: Despite initial reports that the roof or entire building had collapsed, firefighters determined that only the ceiling was impacted.

Auditor: Whistleblower reveals unauthorized ambulance buy

The investigation highlights "gaps in communication and oversight and … the need for a clearer process" around City Council notification.

Female burn victim found in Berkeley dies at hospital

Update, March 18: The woman was identified as 59-year-old Laverne Marie Wallace of Berkeley, the coroner's office said.

Fatal Berkeley fire: Before she died, neighbors tried to help

"She's very, very alone," one longtime neighbor told The Scanner. "She's just been going downhill for a while."