Brush fire erupts near Dublin
The Parks Fire started Friday afternoon around 3:23 p.m.
The Parks Fire started Friday afternoon around 3:23 p.m.
Calistoga vegetation fire triggers evacuations
CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.
CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.
California task force to tighten fireworks regulation after deadly Esparto explosion
The task force will examine oversight issues that may have contributed to the deadly July 1 fire and explosion at the facility in Esparto. Seven people were killed.
The task force will examine oversight issues that may have contributed to the deadly July 1 fire and explosion at the facility in Esparto. Seven people were killed.
Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes
The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.
The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.
CalFire suspends licenses of Devastating Pyrotechnics' owners
Authorities have suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two men following the devastating explosion and fire at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County earlier this month, Cal Fire said Tuesday.
Authorities have suspended the pyrotechnic licenses of two men following the devastating explosion and fire at a fireworks storage facility in Yolo County earlier this month, Cal Fire said Tuesday.
CalFire says lots of 'red flags' in deadly Yolo County fireworks explosion
CalFire Marshal Daniel Berlant said there are a "lot of red flags" with the deadly Yolo County fireworks explosion.
CalFire Marshal Daniel Berlant said there are a "lot of red flags" with the deadly Yolo County fireworks explosion.
Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
Evacuation orders lifted for East San Jose vegetation fire
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Brush fire burning near I-80 in Vacaville
Firefighters were battling a nearly 50-acre brush fire that sparked near the I-80 in Vacaville on Monday afternoon.
Firefighters were battling a nearly 50-acre brush fire that sparked near the I-80 in Vacaville on Monday afternoon.
Crews battle wind-driven Midway Fire near Tracy
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
A wind-driven vegetation fire sparked in a rural part of Alameda County on Thursday afternoon.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Wife of slain Cal Fire captain Rebecca Marodi arrested in Mexico
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi was apprehended in Mexico on March 22 and handed over to U.S. Marshals after more than a month since the death of her spouse, Rebecca Marodi.
Yolanda Olejniczak Marodi was apprehended in Mexico on March 22 and handed over to U.S. Marshals after more than a month since the death of her spouse, Rebecca Marodi.
South Bay county cancels Cal Fire service contract for parts of rural areas
A change in fire service providers for some Santa Clara County residents is set to take effect later this year, just as the region moves into the teeth of fire season.
A change in fire service providers for some Santa Clara County residents is set to take effect later this year, just as the region moves into the teeth of fire season.
Santa Clara County cuts ties with Cal Fire for service in rural areas
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to end a long-standing agreement with Cal Fire for fire protection service in rural, unincorporated areas of what's known as "south county," beginning July 1.
On Tuesday, the Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors voted to end a long-standing agreement with Cal Fire for fire protection service in rural, unincorporated areas of what's known as "south county," beginning July 1.
'Chief is My Belief': Black history being made by firefighters in Alameda County
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
On the last day of Black History Month, KTVU is taking a look at the future through the eyes of the heroes we call firefighters.
Suspect identified in stabbing death of Cal Fire captain
Authorities have identified a suspect in the stabbing death of an off-duty Cal Fire captain during a domestic dispute.
Authorities have identified a suspect in the stabbing death of an off-duty Cal Fire captain during a domestic dispute.
Cal Fire captain stabbed to death at home in San Diego County
A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death in her home in San Diego County in what authorities allege was a domestic dispute.
A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death in her home in San Diego County in what authorities allege was a domestic dispute.