A suspicious fire at the Berkeley Animal Shelter has forced its closure for at least three weeks. No injuries were reported, and all animals were safely relocated.
- The fire broke out Saturday night under a stairwell where donated items were stored. - The sprinkler system contained the blaze, but smoke damage and system repairs require closure.
- Services including adoptions, lost and found, and volunteer work are paused until remediation is complete. - The cause is under investigation by fire and police departments.
The city is working to reopen the facility as quickly as possible, but the timeline may extend to months.