Fire Disrupts BART Lines, Prompts Mutual Aid

A fire near the San Leandro BART station early Tuesday morning halted service on the Blue, Green, and Orange lines, disrupting travel between the Lake Merritt, Berryessa, and Dublin/Pleasanton stations. The incident started around 5 a.m., with flames reported on the tracks and witnesses mentioning a possible explosion. The cause of the fire is still unknown, and there is no estimate for when service will resume. The closure of the San Leandro station and the service disruption prompted BART to advise commuters to seek alternate transportation, with AC Transit and VTA providing mutual aid along affected routes. Over 2,600 PG&E customers experienced a power outage as a result of the fire. The incident comes after a recent major BART service disruption, highlighting ongoing operational challenges.