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Concerns over Oakland fire station closures elevated by destruction in Los Angeles
Since the Palisades Fire kicked off the storm of destructive blazes tearing across parts of Los Angeles County earlier this week, officials have faced tough questions about millions of dollars in recent budget cuts to the city's fire department.
Devastation in Los Angeles casts shadow over Oakland fire station closures
If we don’t have a department that can hit the ground running, we’ll be talking about a fire the magnitude of what we’re seeing (in L.A.),” said Oakland Fire Chief
Oakland Fire Department sends crews to help with Los Angeles wildfires
Among the agencies sending crews to Los Angeles is the Oakland Fire Department. Twelve firefighters have been sent so far, and on Thursday, they’re sending a water tender. Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington shared this information with new members of the city council and also warned them about closing fire stations.
Oakland Fire Department helping with Los Angeles Wildfires
We welcome back Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington to 'The Nine' to tell us how Oakland Fire is among the agencies that have sent strike teams down south to help with the destructive Los Angeles Fires.
Oakland residents, firefighters concerned about fire station closures
More than a dozen Oakland hills residents expressed frustration and concern that two local fire stations are set to close on Monday. Station 25 near Joaquin Miller Park and Station 28 on Grass Valley Road near Lake Chabot Golf Course will be closed for six months.
'Gambling with lives of Oakland residents': Firefighters sound alarm over station closures
"The people and the citizens of Oakland and the residents still have a right to have normal protection," one resident said Monday.
SoCal fires worry Oakland residents after stations forced to close
Two fire stations closed in Oakland this week – Station 25 and Station 28, both in the Oakland Hills. Residents there have started a petition to have the stations reopen. The terrain of the Oakland Hills is very similar to the area burning this week in Southern California.
Oakland temporarily closes two fire stations, with several additional ‘brownouts’ likely on the way
One station set to be closed is near Joaquin Miller Park and the other is on Grass Valley Road near Chabot Regional Park.
Are Oakland Hills residents prepared for the next major fire?
Many who live on the narrow roads of the Oakland Hills remember the devastating 1991 firestorm and while some believe the ...
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Oakland could soon have 7 fire stations closed
OAKLAND, Calif. - Two Oakland fire stations closed on Monday in an effort to help balance the city’s budget. This is a ...
Crews battle building fire in downtown Oakland
Oakland Fire Department crews responded to a building fire at 1900 Broadway on Thursday evening. As of 5:37 p.m., it was ...
2 Oakland fire stations closing to help balance city's $129 million budget deficit
The closure of two Oakland firehouses is part of a package of reductions in the contingency budget adopted by the city ...
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Frustration over ongoing garbage, encampment fires along Wood Street
Residents and workers around West Oakland's Wood Street are urging city leaders to take more action against illegal dumping and garbage fires, which they say pose a public safety threat.
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As Oakland shutters fire stations, firefighters ramp up campaign opposing cuts
Effective Monday, 2 stations in the Oakland Hills are temporarily closed. The City Council is considering 4 more firehouse ...
Neighbors share frustrations as Oakland Fire Department station closures go in effect Monday
Two fire stations in the Oakland Hills close starting Monday, leaving neighbors concerned about what this means for public safety.