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Flash: Three-Story House Engulfed in Flames in Berkeley Hills

By Sasha Lekach (BCN)
Wednesday February 06, 2013 - 01:13:00 PM

Firefighters are tackling a one-alarm fire at a three-story home in the Berkeley Hills this afternoon, the Berkeley interim fire chief said. 

The fire was reported at 11:46 a.m. in the 1100 block of Keith Avenue. 

As of 12:25 p.m., the fire had been contained to the home but was not under control, interim fire Chief Gil Dong said. 

Heavy fire has engulfed the second and third floors of the home, he said. 

Residents at nearby homes are being evacuated, he said. 

There was no reports of injuries, Dong said.