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Berkeley, California
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I'm honored to be endorsed by Councilmember Susan Wengraf -- who has dedicated herself to serving our district for 30+ years -- and @BerkeleyProFire because they know I'll work around-the-clock to address the wildfire threat in our district.
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Very proud of this key endorsement. @BerkeleyProFire are the best of the best.
I’m so honored to be endorsed by @BerkeleyProFire who put their lives on the line 24/7 for the people of Berkeley. I look forward to working with you on wildfire safety and prevention in the Hills and across the city.
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Happy Labor Day! Thanks to @BerkeleyProFire and @smwlocal104 for endorsing my campaign. I will be a strong advocate for workers on the Berkeley City Council!
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BREAKING: A person was killed overnight Thursday in Berkeley in a freeway collision on westbound I-80, authorities report. The victim appeared to have been a driver who pulled over, possibly to flag down help, according to preliminary information. MORE: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/08/…
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A raging fire destroyed a warehouse in Berkeley overnight. Here's a video from @BerkeleyProFire. Read more on The Scanner: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/07/…
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Berkeley firefighters are working hard to put out hot spots at a blaze at an industrial building on 7th St and Heinz Ave. Nobody was hurt. @abc7newsbayarea @BerkeleyProFire #berkeley #abc7news #berkeleyfirefighters
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Just after 9pm, Oakland Fire joined units from @BerkeleyProFire, @EBRPD and @ContraCostaFire to stop forward progress and contain a vegetation fire near Centennial Drive & Grizzly Peak. The incident is under control. No homes were immediately threatened. Fire under investigation.
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A kitchen fire saw the Gaia apartment building in downtown Berkeley evacuated Tuesday afternoon, authorities report. No one was hurt. @BerkeleyProFire MORE: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/02/…
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A fire broke out at the Hope Center in downtown Berkeley when a lithium-ion battery overheated Monday night, authorities report. MORE: berkeleyscanner.com/2024/02/… @BerkeleyProFire
Today Berkeley Firefighters met up with Alameda FF L689 and several other trade unions to canvas the city of Alameda for our Mayor Jesse Arreguin.
Berkeley Firefighters along with the California Professional Firefighter have endorsed Jesse for District 7. Go get em Jesse!
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WATCH: Huge flames during Saturday's fire in Berkeley, near Gilman and Eastshore. It happened overnight around 2 a.m. Firefighters were still cleaning up Saturday morning. (You may have seen the Nixle.) We are working to get more details but @BerkeleyProFire shared this video.
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Berkeley firefighters rescued a hiker Friday who slipped off a trail into a creek just below a small waterfall. Fire crews “converged on the scene to treat, package, and extricate the patient using a rescue rope system,” @BerkeleyProFire said. They shared this video.
Working structure fire 1500 block Hearst. Street closure. Fully involved downstairs room. Please avoid area.
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Berkeley teen braves sharks and hyperthermia in world record swims. What keeps her going? berkeleyside.org/2023/09/06/…
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As our beautiful city grows more vertically and with increasing density, firefighters have been struggling to keep up with demand. Our stations are in disrepair, our staffing model must retool in order to serve Berkeley’s new skyline, and our services must keep up.
Berkeley is adding new housing at the fastest rate in decades berkeleyside.org/2023/07/25/…
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A woman was taken to the hospital after she crashed into @StatesCoffee in Berkeley. "I thought it was The Big One for a second, seriously earthquake-level shaking," a witness wrote. "It was really powerful to see how quickly everyone sprang into action."
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The Berkeley Fire Department responded to a warehouse fire at a Fourth Street catering business Sunday night. Earlier in the weekend, @BerkeleyProFire also put out a fire in an auto repair garage; that fire began in a homeless camp and spread, BFD said.
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A woman was extricated after a two-car crash at Bancroft and Sacramento Thursday just before 12:10 p.m. but managed to walk away with minor to no injuries, BFD said. Lots of @berkeleypolice and @BerkeleyProFire still in the area. Photos: @arielnavaphoto
