In new fire hazard severity maps released last week by state fire officials, Oakland saw a significant reduction in its “very high” hazard zone and a 32% reduction in overall hazard average.

The Oakland City Council on Tuesday unanimously passed a resolution to allow three temporarily closed fire stations to re-open, the office of Councilmember Janani Ramachandran announced.

OAKLAND, Calif. - Four Oakland fire stations that were slated for closure will remain open if councilmembers approve an ordinance to redirect funds on Tuesday, a city councilman said. The city ...