Massive Calif. Fire Destroys 39 Apartments

Nov. 19--BERKELEY -- A massive five-alarm fire destroyed a four-story building Friday night, closing pubs and cafes and leaving residents of its 39 apartment units without a home. The fire broke out at 8:48 p.m. Friday and was not contained until 3:19 a.m. Hot spots were still flaring mid-morning Saturday. Berkeley mainstays, such as Raleigh's bar and Cafe Intermezzo were destroyed in the fire.
Nov. 20, 2011
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