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.

Warming trend means California's lethal fire season not over

Several of the wildfires in the state were over 95% contained, but full containment likely won't be reached without rain.

Cal Fire investigators seize PG&E equipment

Fire investigators looking into what caused a wildfire that killed four people in far Northern California have taken possession of equipment belonging to Pacific Gas and Electric, the utility reported Friday. 

Intentional backfires are a risky tool for firefighters
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KTVU's Tom Vacar reports about the pros and cons that may arise from setting backfires to control bigger blazes.

16 firefighters possibly sickened by carbon monoxide
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Cal Fire said that 16 firefighters were treated after possibly being sickened by exposure to carbon monoxide.

Crews battling Glass Fire set backfires to reduce fire load

The tactic has different names, backfire, firing out or a firing plan, but whatever crews call it the idea is the same.