Dump truck bursts into flames after collision with Amtrak train in Oakland
An Amtrak train collided with a dump truck Thursday morning in Oakland. There were no injuries reported.
Amtrak train collides with dump truck in Oakland
An Amtrak train heading in the southbound direction collided with a dump truck at Fruitvale Ave. & E 10th St. around 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 18, 2021. After the collision, the driver told a KTVU photographer his truck had broken down and was stuck on the tracks. When the train began to approach his truck he jumped out, saving his life.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV
The fire broke out around 8:45 a.m. near Fruitvale Avenue and E. 10th Street in Oakland.
Propane tank explodes in large Oakland homeless encampment fire
Multiple living quarters were involved in a fire at a homeless camp Wednesday morning in Oakland, in at least the second fire at a camp in two days, fire officials said.
Oakland firefighters extinguish blaze that destroyed RV, several trailers
Oakland fire crews have responded to the 700 block of Douglas Avenue off Edes Avenue in East Oakland Sunday afternoon.
Oakland firefighters extinguish early morning apartment fire
Oakland firefighters responded shortly after 1 a.m. to a report of a two-story apartment fire in the 900 block of 63rd Street.
Firefighters, Oakland city officials resolve differences over reduction in service
Firefighters and city officials in Oakland reached an agreement to take one engine company off the street to help address a budget shortfall in the city, fire officials said Friday.
Oakland firefighters quickly contain blaze at red-tagged building
The blaze at the building on 38th Street between Broadway and Manila Street, was reported at 8:50 a.m. and was under control at 9:40 a.m.
Oakland city auditor says fire department slow to reform after deadly Ghost Ship warehouse fire
"Unfortunately, the audit found that OFD has been slow to learn from the past and critical works remains to be done."
Oakland house fire investigated as arson
A firefighter tells KTVU there was a strong odor of gasoline in the area.
Major Oakland power outage prompts numerous elevator rescues
The outage, which according to PG&E was reported at 5:20 p.m. Sunday, is affecting an area west of Lake Merritt in downtown Oakland.
Oakland settles Ghost Ship fire lawsuit for $32.7M
The City of Oakland on Thursday announced a $32.7 million settlement for the families of 32 of the 36 victims killed in the Ghost Ship Warehouse fire back in 2016.
$32.7 million settlement in Ghost Ship civil case
The settlement was announced at 4 p.m. on Thursday, July 16, 2020.
Fireworks suspected of starting small fire near Grizzly Peak
Firefighters responded Saturday at 12:41 a.m. to an area near Grizzly Peak Boulevard on a report of a grass fire.
Grizzly Peak to close at 5 a.m. for 24 hours to prevent gridlock on the Fourth
There have been five vegetation fires along the road in Oakland since June 1, at least one caused by illegal fireworks, Oakland fire spokesman Michael Hunt said.
Fourth of July preparations and road closures in Oakland
High fire danger and several recent fireworks-related fires are to blame.
Illegal fireworks to blame for 3-alarm brushfire in Oakland
The fire near Howard Elementary School and Interstate Highway 580 was reported shortly after 3 a.m. and was quickly elevated to three alarms, with 56 firefighters responding.
Crews responding to blaze at Schnitzer Steel in Oakland
The fire is burning at 3rd and Chestnut Streets in Oakland's Jack London Square.
Firefighters working to contain blaze near the Port of Oakland
The fire broke out shortly before 4 p.m.
Business looted, several small fires set late Friday night in Oakland
There were no immediate reports of injuries or arrests.