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.
California wildfires so far in 2021 greatly exceed 2020 levels
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.
35 acres burned after Concord vehicle fire spreads to nearby brush
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
A vehicle fire along Kirker Pass Road in Concord spread to nearby vegetation Sunday afternoon, sparking a fire that grew to 35-acres in size before crews could gain control.
July starts with fight against home-destroying California wildfires
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Firefighters are battling home-destroying blazes in Northern California as officials in the drought-stricken state warn Fourth of July crowds against illegal fireworks and untended fires.
Willow Fire in Monterey County wilderness grows to 2,000 acres
A blaze in the rugged, hot and dry Ventana Wilderness south of Monterey that already has led to evacuation of the Tassajara Zen Center and Hot Springs was expected to spread on Saturday, according to a federal fire coordination agency.
A blaze in the rugged, hot and dry Ventana Wilderness south of Monterey that already has led to evacuation of the Tassajara Zen Center and Hot Springs was expected to spread on Saturday, according to a federal fire coordination agency.
Brush fire blocks all southbound lanes of I-680 in Solano County at Marshview Rd.
A brush fire in Solano County blocked all southbound lanes of I-680 at Marshview Road for about two hours Friday evening. Cal Fire assisted in battling the fire estimated to be at 20 acres.
A brush fire in Solano County blocked all southbound lanes of I-680 at Marshview Road for about two hours Friday evening. Cal Fire assisted in battling the fire estimated to be at 20 acres.
Crews responding to four small fires in San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters responding to separate blazes in San Jose
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
Rodeo: Firefighter training, controlled burn scheduled for several days this month
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Southern California brush fire prompts evacuations
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Crews contain 10-acre vegetation fire in Morgan Hill
Crews are working to contain a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill that's burned 10 acres and is threatening one structure.
Crews are working to contain a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill that's burned 10 acres and is threatening one structure.
Northern California wildfire leads to the evacuation casino, 40 homes
A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California led to temporary evacuations of a casino and some 40 rural homes, authorities said Saturday.
A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California led to temporary evacuations of a casino and some 40 rural homes, authorities said Saturday.
Grade Fire breaks out in Santa Cruz mountains
Firefighters contained a wildfire that broke out Monday morning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Known as the Grade Fire, it started in an area that was burned by last summer's massive CZU Lightning Complex fire.
Firefighters contained a wildfire that broke out Monday morning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Known as the Grade Fire, it started in an area that was burned by last summer's massive CZU Lightning Complex fire.