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.
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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
The investigation is ongoing. Limited details were available.
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."
Huge warehouse fire breaks out in Berkeley overnight
Firefighters reported "strange-looking flames" and possible hazardous materials at the site.