Cal Fire takes extra steps to ensure PG&E power outages won't slow response times
The planned PG&E power outage has everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire.
Cal Fire takes extra steps to ensure power outages won't slow response times
The planned power shutdowns have everyone coming up with contingency plans, including Cal Fire. Ann Rubin reports.
Car fire may have started 15-acre 'Point Fire' burning near Pacheo Pass in Santa Clara County
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Orinda grass fire signals what could be beginning of long fire season
Flames and smoke created quite a scene alongside Highway 24 in Orinda on Monday, across the road from where it started. Fire officials said it wasn't a large fire, but one that serves as a good fire season reminder and wake-up call.