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Brush fire causes major BART delays Friday evening
By Tor Smith at KRON4 (KRON-TV)
· June 20, 2026
· 1 min read
(KRON) -- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) said it is recovering from a major delay Friday evening on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions. As of 6:48 p.m., BART said the now-10-minute delay is due to an earlier brush fire near its Warm Springs station.
Key takeaway , BART said the now-10-minute delay is due to an earlier brush fire near its Warm Springs station.
Why this matters in The San Francisco
The brush fire near the Warm Springs BART station is a stark reminder of the region's wildfire risks, even in urban areas. As the Bay Area's dry season persists, the threat of wildfires poses a significant challenge to the region's transportation infrastructure. BART's vulnerability to such incidents is particularly concerning, given its role as a critical commuter artery for thousands of residents. The delay on the Berryessa Line, which affects service to Berryessa, Richmond, and Daly City, has significant implications for commuters who rely on the system to get home from work or other activities. As BART works to recover from the delay, commuters will be watching to see how the transit agency responds to future incidents, and whether it can mitigate the impact of wildfires on its operations. The incident also underscores the need for continued investment in wildfire prevention and mitigation efforts in the region.
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Category: safety ·
Published: June 20, 2026 ·
Source: KRON4 (KRON-TV) ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? (KRON) -- Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) said it is recovering from a major delay Friday evening on the Berryessa Line in the Berryessa, Richmond and Daly City directions. As of 6:48 p.m., BART said the now-10-minute delay is due to an earlier brush fire near its Warm Springs station.
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