One home destroyed in 5-acre 'Milk Fire' north of Windsor

A fire that began shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon north of Windsor scorched 5-acres of vegetation and destroyed two structures, including a single family residence.

Busy weekend of fires is evidence of early season, says firefighters

Red Flag warning are being issued earlier than normal. A weekend of busy fires is evidence fire season is here, says firefighters.

Cal Fire concerned about a possible early start to wildfire season as red flag warning hits parts of the Bay Area
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KTVU's Cristina Rendon spoke with Jonathan Cox with Cal Fire regarding the red flag warnings in effect in portions of the Bay Area beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, and lasting until Monday.

As dry, windy weather rears head, state firefighters want residents on high alert

This week marks Wildfire Preparedness Week; state crews are taking advantage by hosting wildfire preparedness events. The state has already experienced more than 1,300 fires this year.

Crews extinguish Pittsburg vegetation fire that burned close to homes

Crews with the Contra Conta County Fire Protection District extinguished a vegetation fire in Pittsburg Thursday afternoon that burned up a hillside and near several homes.

Kansas woman arrested in connection to Boulder Creek vegetation fires

A Kanas woman who had been camping near land devastated by fire last summer was arrested in connection with two quarter-acre blazes there this week. 

Cal Fire declares CZU Lightning Complex Fire extinguished

Cal Fire announced Monday that the CZU Lighting Complex fires that burned over 135 square miles in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties has been fully contained.

Hazardous waste removal from Glass Fire burn zone to begin next week

Certified contractor crews will begin inspections of identified properties in the burn footprint of the Glass Fire and remove materials which may pose a threat to human health, animals and the environment.

Bay Area dodges bullet during Sunday night wind event

High fire danger remains, but the overnight hours last night saw firefighters beat back 27 new small fires from a powerful wind event.

Survivors of Glass, Zogg fires may apply for federal assistance

Both fires atarted Sept. 27. The Glass Fire affected Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Zogg Fire originated in Shasta County.

Crews working to contain vegetation fire in Moraga

The fire, which began Sunday afternoon, is estimated to be 20 to 30 acres in size, according to a Tweet from Cal Fire SCU.