Berkeley Animal Shelter Temporarily Closed After 'Suspicious' Overnight Fire, Officials Say

Berkeley Animal Shelter temporarily closed after 'suspicious' overnight fire, officials say

The Berkeley Animal Shelter is temporarily closed after a fire broke out late Saturday night, causing smoke damage inside the building. Officials say the fire is considered "suspicious," but no animals were injured.

Berkeley animal shelter closes after fire

The fire burned through the pet supply donation area under the stairs. No animals appear to have been injured.

Suspicious Lobby Blaze Shuts Berkeley Shelter, but 37 Pets Walk Away Safe

The Berkeley Animal Shelter is temporarily closed to the public after last Saturday night's fire that sent smoke through parts of the building but left every animal unhurt. City staff say the blaze began in the lobby area where donated blankets, towels and pet supplies are kept and that built-in fire doors and an automatic sprinkler system helped contain it. The fire caused smoke damage in sections of the facility, and officials say the shelter …