UPDATE: 2300 block of Channing Way working fire. AVOID the area. 
UPDATE
Berkeley Fire continues to work a structure fire in the 2300 block of Channing Way. At this time the fire is considered multiple alarms. Residents can expect to see and smell heavy smoke in the area.
Additional Fire units from neighboring jurisdications are responding to assist. They will be stagging on Dana between Dwight and Durant.
Dana Street is closed to all traffic, pedestrian and vehicular. Please avoid the area. Channing between Telegraph and Ellsworth is closed along with Haste between Telegraph and Ellsworth.
Use alternative routes.
We will continue to provide updates.
Original Message:
Today, at 12:34 p.m. the Berkeley Police and Fire Departments responded to a report of a fire in the 2300 block of Channing Way. BFD is working the structure fire. BPD is providing assistance with traffic control and evacuations if needed. Several roadways are closed in the area and alternate routes should be used.
Currently, Ellsworth and Dana between Channing and Durant are closed as well as Durant between Ellsworth and Dana.
We will provide updates as they develop.
Address/Location
Berkeley Police Department
2100 Martin Luther King Jr Way
Berkeley, CA 94704
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 510-981-5900