Traffic & Transit

Berkeley Street Closed For Downed Power Lines

The Berkeley Fire Department is warning people to avoid the area.

Crews will reopen the area as soon as it is safe.
Crews will reopen the area as soon as it is safe. (Alexis Tarrazi/Patch)

BERKELEY, CA — The Berkeley Fire Department is warning people that there are multiple downed power lines on Claremont Avenue.

The power lines are in the vicinity of Stonewall and Tanglewood roads and Avalon Avenue near the Claremont Hotel.

Please avoid the area while cleanup is underway.

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