Crime & Safety

Fire At Emeryville Target Store Suspected As Arson, Police Say

When police and firefighters arrived, the fire had been extinguished by employees.

(Scott Anderson/Patch)

August 11, 2022

Authorities said they believe someone deliberately sparked a fire inside a Target store in Emeryville earlier this week.

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The blaze, reported at 5:48 p.m. Monday, forced customers and employees to evacuate the store at 1555 40th St., police said.

When police and firefighters arrived, the fire had been extinguished by employees.

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