Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Brush fire burning near I-80 in Vacaville
Firefighters were battling a nearly 50-acre brush fire that sparked near the I-80 in Vacaville on Monday afternoon.
Crews battle wind-driven Midway Fire near Tracy
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Wife of slain Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi was apprehended in Mexico on March 22 and handed over to U.S. Marshals after more than a month since the death of her spouse, Rebecca Marodi.
South Bay county cancels Cal Fire service contract for parts of rural areas
A change in fire service providers for some Santa Clara County residents is set to take effect later this year, just as the region moves into the teeth of fire season.
Santa Clara County cuts ties with Cal Fire for service in rural areas
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to end a long-standing agreement with Cal Fire for fire protection service in rural, unincorporated areas of what's known as "south county," beginning July 1.
'Chief is My Belief': Black history being made by firefighters in Alameda County
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
Suspect identified in stabbing death of Cal Fire captain
Authorities have identified a suspect in the stabbing death of an off-duty Cal Fire captain during a domestic dispute.
Cal Fire captain stabbed to death at home in San Diego County
A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death in her home in San Diego County in what authorities allege was a domestic dispute.
Firefighter goes the distance to raise mental health awareness
A firefighter has taken to the road to raise money for a foundation, helping families of firefighters. As he rides his bike from Oregon to the Central Coast, he rolled into the Bay Area with an important message to share.
L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations
The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.
Father and son who drowned near Half Moon Bay identified
The victims who drowned in the ocean in Half Moon Bay over the weekend were identified by officials on Tuesday.
Child pulled from ocean in water rescue near Half Moon Bay
Rescue crews have retrieved a child and an adult from the ocean in Half Moon Bay Sunday afternoon, officials said.
2 people, pets rescued in 2-alarm San Mateo County Fire
Two residents and their pets were rescued Sunday morning when their home in Emerald Lake Hills in San Mateo County caught fire, Cal Fire said.
Santa Clara County ends Cal Fire contract for rural communities
A significant change is coming for fire protection in the southern part of Santa Clara County.
Bay Area continues sending reinforcements to LA as wildfires rage
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to LA to aide in the on-going battle of multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and left tens of thousands homeless.
L.A. County fire victims recall evacuation chaos, Red Cross sends volunteers
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.