'People are really scared': Why fires at the Bay Area's largest homeless encampment are so tough to fight
Firefighters say the terrain of the encampment poses complex and unique safety hazards...
Source: sfchronicle.com
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Oakland Fire Chief says fighting fires at encampments is a challenge
KALWs Sunni Khalid recently spoke with Oakland Fire Department Chief Reginald Freeman. They talked about last week's blaze in an Oakland encampment and the challenges facing both the unhoused and firefighters in dealing with the ever-present threat of fire.
Source: kalw.org
Oakland homeless encampment goes up in flames again
A fire at an Oakland homeless encampment Monday sent a huge plume of black smoke into the air and threatened to throw the Bay Area's most critical interchange — the MacArthur Maze, into complete chaos.
Source: ktvu.com
Bay Area Fire Departments Kept Very Busy By July 4 Fireworks, Which Caused Hundreds of Fires
Hundreds of fires caused by illegal fireworks (and illegal bonfires in the middle of streets) peppered the entire Bay Area Monday night, leading to some very busy firefighters across the region.
Source: sfist.com
Oakland's New Program Pivots Certain 911 Calls to Mental Health Crews, Helping Better Address Non-Violent Emergencies
Launched this month, Oakland's MACRO program has responded to specific 911 calls related to non-violent emergencies — like mental health issues, wellness checks, and panhandling — helping to de-escalate particular crises without the need for police.
Source: sfist.com