BART Service Suspended in Oakland

A fire near the trackway in Oakland forced BART to suspend service Tuesday morning between its Fruitvale and Coliseum stations.

BART just before 11 a.m. reported the fire was extinguished and crews were inspecting the area for any damage. Service resumed between the two stations before 11:30 a.m.

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Some service delays are expected following the incident, BART said.

BART service has resumed between Fruitvale and Coliseum. Expect residual delays in service on the Berryessa line in the Daly City, Richmond, Berryessa, and Dublin/Pleasanton directions due to an earlier fire adjacent to the trackway.
— BART Alert (@SFBARTalert) February 21, 2023

Update 10:58 am: Orange/Green/Blue Line service is suspended between Fruitvale and Coliseum due to a fire near the trackway. Fire has been extinguished. Staff is inspecting for any damages. Please take @rideact 1T +73 bus lines for alternative transit between these stations pic.twitter.com/whJhITFbll
— BART (@SFBART) February 21, 2023