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Explosion seriously injures Oakland firefighter

April 7, 2011

An Oakland firefighter was seriously injured Wednesday afternoon by an explosion that occurred as he was battling a vehicle blaze on Redding Street. The firefighter suffered “significant” facial and oral trauma from the blast, and is undergoing surgery, said Oakland Fire Battalion Chief Melinda Drayton. He is in serious but stable condition, she added.

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Fire in West Oakland displaces nine people

October 22, 2010

OAKLAND — Nine people have lost their homes after an accidental fire today, a fire official said. Shortly before noon, a person knocked on the door of Oakland Fire station No. 5 and told firefighters a home at 34th Street and San Pablo was on fire down the street, fire officials said. Capt. Bob Nylander [...]

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Oakland firefighters discover 400 pot plants

February 17, 2010

OAKLAND, CA (KGO) — An unexpected discovery was made on Tuesday in Oakland’s Chinatown. They found up to 400 marijuana plants with a street value of as much as $100,000 or more. The plants were found in the back of a printing business by a city fire marshal who just happened to be doing a [...]

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Alameda Firefighters and Oakland Raiders raise over $1,000 for local charity.

December 15, 2009

Alameda Firefighters IAFF Local 689 has teamed up with the Oakland Raiders to support Alameda Meals on Wheels. With the proceeds from group ticket sales and generous donations from Alameda citizens, the Firefighters and the Raiders were able to donate $1001.00 to Alameda Meals on Wheels. Your Alameda Firefighters participate in many charitable activities throughout [...]

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