Lightning storm, easterly wind: How the wildfires got so bad

The National Weather Service warned that the dry lightning striking a parched landscape “could lead to new wildfire.”

Cal Fire contractor describes intense drive through firestorm
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Cal Fire contractor Jake Thoene describes a video he posted to Facebook of a terrifying drive through the out of control Creek Fire in east Fresno County.

CZU Lighting Complex Fire 64 percent contained

As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.

More than 200 airlifted to safety from California wildfire

The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued overnight.

Firefighter killed in California wildfire was Texas mom, EMT

Diana Jones, 63, was an EMT with the Cresson Volunteer Fire Dept in Texas who was firefighting with her son, a captain with the department.

Returning heat to challenge Northern California firefighters

Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.

CZU Lighting Complex fires up to 35 percent containment

The fires have claimed 84,600 acres since being ignited by lightning strikes on Aug. 16, destroying 755 residences and damaging 84.

North Bay fires more than 50 percent contained
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The LNU Lightning Complex Fires are now the second largest wildfire in the state's history.