A fire in the Berkeley Hills on August 14, 2025, prompted the shutdown of three blocks of Arlington Avenue as firefighters responded. Police alerted the public to avoid the area due to a structure fire between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and San Luis Road. Reports indicated that a home had burned completely. Smoke from the fire was visible from Cesar Chavez Park near the bayfront in the early evening, which contributed to the significantly impacted visibility and safety.
A fire in the Berkeley Hills has shut down three blocks of Arlington Avenue as firefighters work to extinguish it Thursday evening.
Police issued an electronic alert shortly before 6 p.m. asking people to avoid the area of Arlington between Thousand Oaks Boulevard and San Luis Road due to a structure fire.
Berkeleyside readers emailed that a home had burned completely.
A thick column of smoke from the fire was visible from Cesar Chavez Park at the bayfront around 5:20 p.m.
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