Fern Fire limited to small burn in Santa Cruz County
The Fern Fire was contained to 1.5 acres burned near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County after breaking out Monday, Cal Fire said.
The Fern Fire was contained to 1.5 acres burned near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County after breaking out Monday, Cal Fire said.
St. Helena's Pope Fire 80% contained, remains 5 acres
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
Peak fire season officially underway in the North Bay
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Cal Fire and local crews contain wildfire in Danville at 92 acres
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire's aerial defense more vital this fire season than ever before
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Vegetation fire erupts off Highway 4 near Concord
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Firefighters quickly control 50-acre wind-whipped vegetation fire in eastern Alameda County
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."
Colorado Fire near Big Sur now 70% contained
A 700-acre fire that has been burning near Big Sur in Monterey County for nearly a week is now 70 percent contained, according to a spokesperson for Cal Fire Thursday evening.
A 700-acre fire that has been burning near Big Sur in Monterey County for nearly a week is now 70 percent contained, according to a spokesperson for Cal Fire Thursday evening.
Containment of wildfire burning in Big Sur at 60%
Containment of the Colorado Fire burning in Big Sur edged up to 60 percent on Wednesday evening and fire officials said Thursday's weather conditions are expected to be favorable for fighting the blaze.
Containment of the Colorado Fire burning in Big Sur edged up to 60 percent on Wednesday evening and fire officials said Thursday's weather conditions are expected to be favorable for fighting the blaze.
Winter wildfires show Californians at risk year-round
Firefighters call this our new reality: The traditional California fire season has come and gone and yet here we are, watching winds whip up the Colorado Fire near Big Sur.
Firefighters call this our new reality: The traditional California fire season has come and gone and yet here we are, watching winds whip up the Colorado Fire near Big Sur.
Wind gusts whip wildfire along the Big Sur coast
Strong winds and low humidity appear to be contributing factors in a wildfire along the Big Sur coast Friday evening. Officials have dubbed the incident the Colorado Fire.
Strong winds and low humidity appear to be contributing factors in a wildfire along the Big Sur coast Friday evening. Officials have dubbed the incident the Colorado Fire.
Father, son charged with starting wildfire plead not guilty
A father and son charged with starting a massive California wildfire earlier this year pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
A father and son charged with starting a massive California wildfire earlier this year pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
California's top fire official retiring after historic wildfire seasons
Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter announced that he will retire before the years end, citing that he wants to focus on his family.
Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter announced that he will retire before the years end, citing that he wants to focus on his family.
Crews rescue driver who went over cliff near Devil's Slide in San Mateo County
Firefighters successfully rescued a driver who went over a coastal cliff along Highway 1 near Devil's Slide Thursday morning.
Firefighters successfully rescued a driver who went over a coastal cliff along Highway 1 near Devil's Slide Thursday morning.
Cal Fire lifts burn ban for San Mateo, Santa Cruz counties due to significant rain
One of the positive side effects of this weekend's torrential rain, is the lifting of a ban on burning in both San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
One of the positive side effects of this weekend's torrential rain, is the lifting of a ban on burning in both San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
Rain clears, Santa Cruz evacuees trying to head home
In the Santa Cruz Mountains, clearing skies overhead did not extend all the way to the ground. The remnants of the rain made it difficult for people who had to evacuate to return home.
In the Santa Cruz Mountains, clearing skies overhead did not extend all the way to the ground. The remnants of the rain made it difficult for people who had to evacuate to return home.
Santa Cruz County: Estrada Fire, sparked by prescribed burn, estimated to be 83 acres
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
Santa Cruz County: Estrada Fire, sparked by prescribed burn, estimated to be 83 acres
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.