A dozen wildfire-mitigation goats and sheep mysteriously died on the job in the North Bay, but why?
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.
Can a Texas size flood hit California? It already has, several times
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
Evacuation orders lifted in Vacaville fire, homes and structures spared
All the evacuation orders associated with a grass fire burning in Vacaville have been lifted, officials with Cal Fire say.
All the evacuation orders associated with a grass fire burning in Vacaville have been lifted, officials with Cal Fire say.
Wildfire burns hundreds of acres in Solano County
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.
Arsonist arrested after series of little fires set by elementary school: police
One Santa Rosa elementary school had constant fires set near its campus for several days in an alleged arson attack.
One Santa Rosa elementary school had constant fires set near its campus for several days in an alleged arson attack.
Evacuation warnings lifted as Robert Fire burns near Fairfield
A brush fire sparked in Fairfield on Sunday, leading to evacuation warnings before it could be fully contained, according to CalFire Lake Napa Unit.
A brush fire sparked in Fairfield on Sunday, leading to evacuation warnings before it could be fully contained, according to CalFire Lake Napa Unit.
Point Fire remains at 85% contained, burning at 1,207 acres
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
Sonoma County Point Fire grows to 900 acres, some buildings destroyed
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
Homes spared in grass fire near Fairfield
Dozens of homes were undamaged after a grass fire near Fairfield scorched 36 acres Saturday afternoon.
Dozens of homes were undamaged after a grass fire near Fairfield scorched 36 acres Saturday afternoon.
Marin County works to mitigate wildfire danger
Even though fire season has been mild this year, Marin County and communities within it, are doing a lot more preventive programs to mitigate the risks which leads to wildfires, loss of property and lives.
Even though fire season has been mild this year, Marin County and communities within it, are doing a lot more preventive programs to mitigate the risks which leads to wildfires, loss of property and lives.
North Bay wildfire prevention team inspect homes, neighborhoods for potential 'fuel for fires'
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.
Warm weather reminds of Bay Area fire season concerns
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
From months of winter rain to warm spring sunshine, many in the Bay Area spent the day basking in the sun. But for agencies, Thursday’s weather was another reminder of potential dangers ahead.
Early morning house fire in Sebastopol kills 2
A house fire in Sebastopol killed two earlier Sunday shortly before 5 a.m., officials said.
A house fire in Sebastopol killed two earlier Sunday shortly before 5 a.m., officials said.
Homeless Santa Rosa man killed by fire after smoking fentanyl
An unhoused man in Santa Rosa is dead after accidentally setting himself on fire from smoking narcotics, officials said.
An unhoused man in Santa Rosa is dead after accidentally setting himself on fire from smoking narcotics, officials said.
More rain needed in the Bay Area to put a damper on fire season
It was a wet weekend across the Bay Area and the rain brought some much-needed relief following a brutal heat wave.
It was a wet weekend across the Bay Area and the rain brought some much-needed relief following a brutal heat wave.
Grass fire in Solano County holding at 115 acres, mostly contained
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
Neighbors suspect arson is behind 15 spot fires in Healdsburg
Families living in Healdsburg are suspicious that arson is to blame for 15 fires sparking in the span of just over three hours Monday night.
Families living in Healdsburg are suspicious that arson is to blame for 15 fires sparking in the span of just over three hours Monday night.
Vallejo homeowner shows property damage after "wall of fire" breaches home
Fireworks are likely the cause of a 10-acre fire in a Vallejo neighborhood, prompting evacuations. A homeowner says the fire came within feet of her backdoor.
Fireworks are likely the cause of a 10-acre fire in a Vallejo neighborhood, prompting evacuations. A homeowner says the fire came within feet of her backdoor.
Busy weekend of fires is evidence of early season, says firefighters
Red Flag warning are being issued earlier than normal. A weekend of busy fires is evidence fire season is here, says firefighters.
Red Flag warning are being issued earlier than normal. A weekend of busy fires is evidence fire season is here, says firefighters.
Criminal charges filed against PG&E for Kincade Fire in Sonoma County
Sonoma County District Attorney has filed 33 criminal charges against PG&E alleging the utility recklessly sparked the 2019 Kincade Fire near Geyserville.
Sonoma County District Attorney has filed 33 criminal charges against PG&E alleging the utility recklessly sparked the 2019 Kincade Fire near Geyserville.