Public Safety Power Shutoffs possible this weekend as the Bay Area faces early autumn heat wave
Intense winds can whip otherwise controllable fires into firestorms.
Crews contain Santa Rosa vegetation fire that threatened several homes
There weren't any evacuations ordered.
CZU Lightning Complex Fire is 100% contained, but not controlled
After more than a month of burning, Cal Fire officials announced Tuesday evening that the CZU Lightning Complex incident is 100% contained. However, officials were quick to point out, that does not necessarily mean controlled.
Golden retriever helps frontline firefighters cope with trying times
Firefighters battling wildfires in Northern California have an unusual friend to help keep their spirits up.
Bobcat wildfire in Southern California likely to grow from wind, low humidity
Additional evacuation warnings were issued Sunday afternoon.
Lightning storm, easterly wind: How the wildfires got so bad
The National Weather Service warned that the dry lightning striking a parched landscape “could lead to new wildfire.”
Former fire chief weighs in on unprecedented fire activity in California
Mark Neveau spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 about the busy 2020 fire season.
Cal Fire contractor describes intense drive through firestorm
Cal Fire contractor Jake Thoene describes a video he posted to Facebook of a terrifying drive through the out of control Creek Fire in east Fresno County.
SCU Lighting Complex Fire 88 percent contained
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire remains at 396,624 acres.
CZU Lighting Complex Fire 64 percent contained
As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.
LNU Lighting Complex reaches 89 percent containment
The fires have burned more than 375,000 acres and claimed five lives.
Woodward fire 93 percent contained as Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed
The fire has burned 4,800 acres since being started by an afternoon lightning strike on Aug. 18.
More than 200 airlifted to safety from California wildfire
The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued overnight.
Firefighters gaining more ground against the 3 largest Bay Area wildfires
Cal Fire says they made progress overnight on the blazes.
San Mateo County park rangers playing critical role battling unprecedented fires
Cal Fire continues to battle numerous wildfires across the state sparked by an Aug.16 lightning storm.
Firefighter killed in California wildfire was Texas mom, EMT
Diana Jones, 63, was an EMT with the Cresson Volunteer Fire Dept in Texas who was firefighting with her son, a captain with the department.
Firefighter killed in California wildfires was volunteer from Texas
Officials say she died Monday in an accident.
Returning heat to challenge Northern California firefighters
Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.
CZU Lighting Complex fires up to 35 percent containment
The fires have claimed 84,600 acres since being ignited by lightning strikes on Aug. 16, destroying 755 residences and damaging 84.
Safety tips for wildfire evacuees returning home
Cal Fire shares these tips for wildfire evacuees returning home.