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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
College lecturer arrested on suspicion of setting fires inside Dixie Fire evacuation zone
Gary Maynard is a college lecturer who used to work at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State. He's accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County, and could be connected to a handful of other fires in Northern California.
Vehicle fire spreads to vegetation near Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Crews are battling a vegetation fire on Mount Tamalpais near East Peak that was started by a vehicle fire on Ridgecrest Blvd early Wednesday afternoon. The fire has prompted officials to begin evacuating hikers in the area as a precaution.
Newsom tours Greenville as Dixie Fire grows to single largest wildfire in state history
People living in the scenic forestlands of Northern California are facing a weekend of fear as the Dixie Fire threatens to reduce thousands of homes to ashes. The fire now spans an area of 698 square miles and is 21% contained.
Canyondam becomes latest California town to burn in Dixie Fire
The Dixie Fire has now burned 430,000 acres, and it now ranks as California's third worst wildfire in state history. Thursday night, the town of Canyondam was destroyed by the fire.
'We lost Greenville': Dixie Fire destroys Sierra Nevada town
Hell came to Greenville, an historic Plumas County gold rush era town 80 miles northeast of Paradise. "We lost Greenville tonight," U.S. Rep. Doug LaMalfa, who represents the area, said in an emotional Facebook video. "There’s just no words."
Dixie Fire grows to 322,502 acres, becomes 6th largest wildfire in California history
The fire grew by over 44,000 acres Wednesday night, Cal Fire announced Thursday morning. Dozens of homes have been destroyed.
Devastating: Dixie Fire levels Gold Rush-era town of Greenville
Video shows a hotel, bar, gas station and many other buildings in Greenville, Plumas County, burned to the ground.