Wildfire

Why did officials cut the Angel Island burn short?

Fire officials took to Facebook to explain their position.

Smoke in Berkeley? Controlled burn underway on Angel Island

Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit has been sharing updates about the operation. A Spare the Air alert has been issued for Wednesday.

Can fire-safe yards be beautiful? Berkeley gallery says yes

A new exhibit at Berkeley's ACCI Gallery offers noncombustible art for fire-safe yards.

July Fourth in Berkeley: No fireworks; Grizzly Peak closure

Grizzly Peak Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will be mostly closed to non-residents from 4 a.m. July 4 until 5 a.m. July 5.

Red Flag warning issued for Berkeley, East Bay Hills

Berkeley residents who live in "high-risk areas" should prepare for evacuation, the city said Tuesday afternoon.

New East Bay fire training center lands $500K federal grant

The central hub (location TBD) will let fire crews practice fighting structure fires and wildfires, cleaning up hazmats and more, officials said.

Sign up for AC Alert for official emergency advisories

Berkeley uses Alameda County's alerting system to send texts, emails and calls during critical incidents.