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.
Bay Area prepares for heightened wildfire conditions
A red flag warning begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 5 p.m. Monday. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
A red flag warning begins at 5 p.m. Sunday and lasts until 5 p.m. Monday. KTVU's Elissa Harrington reports.
Wildfire outlook continues to worsen for Western US
The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.
The Federal agency that coordinates wildfire mutual aid among the states has now sent out a warning that resources are getting thinly stretched.
Cal Fire's high-tech firefighting air force grows and is very much needed
Five of 10 Firehawk twin engine, state-of-the-art helicopters began service with Cal Fire last month. Unlike the older Huey choppers, recycled and converted Vietnam-era models, these are the best in the world, capable of even night operations.
Five of 10 Firehawk twin engine, state-of-the-art helicopters began service with Cal Fire last month. Unlike the older Huey choppers, recycled and converted Vietnam-era models, these are the best in the world, capable of even night operations.
Triple digit heat subsides, so why the flex alert?
Despite milder temperatures in the Bay Area, heat and fire continue to plague much of the Golden State, coastal states and the interior west. It's making some people wonder why on Monday we're still under a flex alert.
Despite milder temperatures in the Bay Area, heat and fire continue to plague much of the Golden State, coastal states and the interior west. It's making some people wonder why on Monday we're still under a flex alert.
Wind-driven brush fire burns 128 acres in Contra Costa County, 100 percent contained
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Crews battling the Diablo Fire near Byron have the blaze contained, Cal Fire said.
Beckwourth Complex fire north of Lake Tahoe advances as heat wave blankets Western US
The Beckwourth Complex headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada. It's tearing through bone-dry timber and prompted Nevada authorities on Friday to evacuate a community across the state line.
The Beckwourth Complex headed into Saturday showing no sign of slowing its rush northeast from the Sierra Nevada. It's tearing through bone-dry timber and prompted Nevada authorities on Friday to evacuate a community across the state line.
Here's how California is preparing for an extreme 2021 wildfire season
KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with Mark Neveau, a former FEMA presidential appointee, and the former chief of the Fremont fire department, about how the state is preparing for 2021 wildfire season.
KTVU's Heather Holmes spoke with Mark Neveau, a former FEMA presidential appointee, and the former chief of the Fremont fire department, about how the state is preparing for 2021 wildfire season.
New approaches to fighting California wildfires as the acres destroyed increases
Berkeley officials announced that they will greatly increase their fire safety spendings.
Berkeley officials announced that they will greatly increase their fire safety spendings.