Firefighters make progress coralling Santa Barbara wildfire
The Alisal Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara grew only slightly since Thursday morning to 26.4 square miles and containment of the blaze jumped to 41%, up from 5% 24 hours earlier.
The Alisal Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara grew only slightly since Thursday morning to 26.4 square miles and containment of the blaze jumped to 41%, up from 5% 24 hours earlier.
Brentwood home fire prompts evacuations
Evacuations have been ordered in a Brentwood neighborhood as fire crews battle a dangerous house fire.
Evacuations have been ordered in a Brentwood neighborhood as fire crews battle a dangerous house fire.
Stolen car, man burned near site of American Canyon fire
Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz told KTVU that deputies arriving at the scene found a stolen car burning and detained a 26-year-old man who was nearby and had burn injuries.
Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz told KTVU that deputies arriving at the scene found a stolen car burning and detained a 26-year-old man who was nearby and had burn injuries.
Falling tree injures 4 firefighters battling KNP Complex Fire
Four firefighters were hospitalized after being struck by a falling tree in Sequoia National Park.
Four firefighters were hospitalized after being struck by a falling tree in Sequoia National Park.
Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Bay Area firefighters battling Caldor Fire raise American Flag where post office once stood
Cal Fire has shared a moving photo of crews from multiple Bay Area fire agencies raising the American flag where a post office once stood in the fire ravaged community of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County.
Cal Fire has shared a moving photo of crews from multiple Bay Area fire agencies raising the American flag where a post office once stood in the fire ravaged community of Grizzly Flats in El Dorado County.
South Lake Tahoe residents can return as threat from Caldor Fire eases
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
First responder dies battling Dixie Fire
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire; containment inches up
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Lake Tahoe evacuees hopeful as Caldor Fire growth slows
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Dixie Fire now 55% contained, blaze still raging in Plumas and Lassen Counties
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
Better weather helping firefighters contain Caldor Fire
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Cal Fire retardant drop on Lassen Fire burning in Marin County
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
The Lassen Fire broke out Thursday afternoon near Lucas Valley Road in Marin County.
COVID-19 sidelines 16 firefighters battling Caldor Fire
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
A COVID-19 outbreak has sidelined a strike team of 16 firefighters battling a massive blaze encroaching on South Lake Tahoe.
Caldor Fire remains a threat against Tahoe region
While the threat of the Caldor Fire encroaching into south Lake Tahoe is still a big concern, it’s far from the only area under threat.
While the threat of the Caldor Fire encroaching into south Lake Tahoe is still a big concern, it’s far from the only area under threat.
Cal Fire chief to discuss Zonehaven evacuation platform during virtual roundtable
The Zonehaven evacuation platform used during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020 will take center stage in an online roundtable discussion open to the public Thursday.
The Zonehaven evacuation platform used during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire of 2020 will take center stage in an online roundtable discussion open to the public Thursday.
Clearlake takes direct hit in Cache Fire, at least 60 homes destroyed
At least 60 homes have burned in the quick-moving Cache Fire in Lake County. Two mobile home parks in Clearlake took a direct hit. One person was injured.
At least 60 homes have burned in the quick-moving Cache Fire in Lake County. Two mobile home parks in Clearlake took a direct hit. One person was injured.
Destroyed in minutes: Cache Fire races through homes in Lake County
KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Lake County, where one mobile home park lost at least 15 homes just a couple hours earlier, Wednesday afternoon.
KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Lake County, where one mobile home park lost at least 15 homes just a couple hours earlier, Wednesday afternoon.
Old School Fire in Contra Costa County burns 5 acres, 75% contained
Firefighters on Sunday remain at the scene of a blaze that destroyed a house and burned nearby brush, charring nearly 5 acres over the weekend in the Tassajara area of unincorporated Contra Costa County.
Firefighters on Sunday remain at the scene of a blaze that destroyed a house and burned nearby brush, charring nearly 5 acres over the weekend in the Tassajara area of unincorporated Contra Costa County.