Wildfire

Berkeley may ban plants close to buildings in top wildfire zones

UPDATE: Council approved the item unanimously at its special meeting Tuesday. Stay tuned for ongoing updates.

Berkeley aims to up wildfire prevention rules after LA fires

"I'm under no illusion that this process will be easy," said D6 Councilman Brent Blackaby. "We're asking a lot of the community."

Are Berkeley and the Bay Area ready for major wildfires?

A UC Berkeley-led team is using simulations to stress-test the region’s preparedness and building games to educate the public about wildfires.

BFD chief: 'We cannot fall into the trap of doing nothing'

Berkeley firefighters have joined more than 90 firefighters from Alameda County to assist with the firefight in Southern California.

Red Flag Warning: Increased fire risk in Berkeley Hills and flats

The greatest risk in Berkeley is expected from Tuesday afternoon to Wednesday morning. Parts of Alameda County may see planned outages.

Extreme fire weather: Berkeley says some should evacuate

The city recommends that residents in fire zones 2 and 3 leave the Berkeley Hills before 8 p.m. Friday through Saturday at 7 a.m.

Red Flag Warning in Berkeley from Thursday to Saturday

The National Weather Service forecasts "critical fire weather conditions" from Thursday night into Saturday evening. Here's what you need to know.