Destruction caused by the East Bay Hills Fire in the East Bay Hills on October 22, 1991. Also known as the 'Tunnel Fire,' 25 lives were lost and more than 3,000 structures were destroyed by the wildland-urban fire that hit the cities of Oakland and Berkeley in Northern California and lasted from October 19-22. (Photo courtesy of Peter Stoiber/California Department of Water Resources)

Some areas of Berkeley will be closed for 24 hours starting at 5 a.m. on July 4 to reduce fire risk.

Grizzly Peak Boulevard, from Centennial Drive to Skyline Boulevard, Panoramic Way and Prospect Street will limit access mostly to residents in cars, on foot or on bike.

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