Inspectors: Deadly warehouse fire in CA difficult to prevent By Bill Hormann, 13abc | Posted: Mon 3:03 PM, Dec 05, 2016 Despite inspectors’ best efforts, a deadly warehouse fire like that which claimed more than 36 people in Oakland, California, could happen in Toledo. The reason is simple: it is not easy finding buildings that are […]
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Berkeley Balcony Collapse
Greg Aragon is a freelance writer from Los Angeles, who writes about construction around the Golden State, with a focus on Northern California. CSLB Nearing Completion of Berkeley Balcony Collapse Investigation April 8, 2016 Greg Aragon The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) of California announced this week that its ongoing investigation of last year’s deadly […]
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Faulty Extension Cord Sparks Early Morning House Fire Ryan Burns / Monday, July 13 @ 7:46 a.m. / Fire! Humboldt Bay Fire press release: At 0430 AM on 7-13-15, Humboldt Bay Fire Engines 8113, 8112, 8115, Truck 8181, Battalion 8104 and Chief 8101 responded to a structure fire at 3539 J Street. The occupants of the residence had […]
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Photo: Santiago Mejia, The Chronicle Senior housing inspector Jamie Sanbonmatsu points out merchandise blocking an emergency ladder in the Mission District, where apartment buildings are being scrutinized. A fire ladder is blocked in the Mission, where apartments are being checked. Housing inspectors are seeking legal action against the owners of three apartment buildings in […]
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