Dixie Fire burned an additional 1.8 square miles on Saturday
Residents in the area are devastated as the Dixie Fire continues to burn. The fire is 31% contained, which hasn't changed since Thursday night.
Residents in the area are devastated as the Dixie Fire continues to burn. The fire is 31% contained, which hasn't changed since Thursday night.
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.
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.
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.
Suspected arsonist arrested near Dixie Fire
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
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.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Video shows a hotel, bar, gas station and many other buildings in Greenville, Plumas County, burned to the ground.
Fire sparks at campground in Placer County, forces evacuations
The blaze, dubbed the River Fire, erupted around 3:32 p.m. at the Bear River campground near Colfax, according to Cal Fire. The fire has pushed into neighboring Nevada County.
The blaze, dubbed the River Fire, erupted around 3:32 p.m. at the Bear River campground near Colfax, according to Cal Fire. The fire has pushed into neighboring Nevada County.
Biden says climate change is worsening wildfires in virtual meeting with West Coast governors
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
'Hots are getting a hell of a lot hotter:' California, Nevada governors tour site of huge wildfire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, both Democrats, held a brief morning tour of damage from the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, both Democrats, held a brief morning tour of damage from the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe.
Newsom tours devastation left by Tamarack Fire, asks federal government for more help
Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
The Dixie Fire in Plumas and Butte Counties consumed dozens of homes Saturday night
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
Many Bay Area firefighters are assisting with efforts to contain the Dixie Fire
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 181,000 acres
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 167,000 acres
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Cal Fire says containing the two major wildfires burning in Northern California 'will take awhile'
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
PG&E admits it possibly ignited massive Dixie Fire
PG&E has acknowledged that its equipment possibly started the huge Dixie Fire, burning in the Sierra Nevada range. The admission comes as several major fires continue burning in California, including the River Fire, near Yosemite National Park, and the Tamarack Fire, burning in the Lake Tahoe region.
PG&E has acknowledged that its equipment possibly started the huge Dixie Fire, burning in the Sierra Nevada range. The admission comes as several major fires continue burning in California, including the River Fire, near Yosemite National Park, and the Tamarack Fire, burning in the Lake Tahoe region.