Four Oakland fire stations at risk of temporarily closing will remain open this fiscal year amidst a budget deficit, the city administrator announced.

Oakland averted the closure of four fire stations due to budget measures but will keep three closed until July.

The City of Oakland says it will keep open four fire stations rather than temporarily close them in the face of a nearly $130 million budget shortfall.

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