Bay Area first responders worried about risk of wildfires sparked by illegal fireworks
In the run-up to July 4th, illegal firework shows are already popping up across the Bay Area, and that has firefighters and police worried about the potential for wildfires and injuries. Calfire and area fire departments have been nervously monitoring the region’s quickly drying fields of grass amid this week's high heat.
In the run-up to July 4th, illegal firework shows are already popping up across the Bay Area, and that has firefighters and police worried about the potential for wildfires and injuries. Calfire and area fire departments have been nervously monitoring the region’s quickly drying fields of grass amid this week's high heat.
2-alarm fire in Martinez may involve rescue
Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.
Firefighters ask that people avoid the area, as multiple fire and police units are on scene.
Firefighters gain upper hand on vegetation fire in Sonoma County
Firefighters in the North Bay are responding to a vegetation fire that saw moderate spread Friday afternoon. Officials say forward progress of the grass fire has been stopped and it is holding at approximately 23 acres.
Firefighters in the North Bay are responding to a vegetation fire that saw moderate spread Friday afternoon. Officials say forward progress of the grass fire has been stopped and it is holding at approximately 23 acres.
Fireworks buyback a success in San Mateo County, misuse could mean huge fines
Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.
Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.
Crews battle wildfires across the Bay Area, fire season gets underway
Several wildfires are being reported across the Bay Area this weekend, including at Lake Cunningham in San Jose and the Snell Fire in Napa County. Brush fires have also been reported in Watsonville and Sonoma County east of Cloverdale.
Several wildfires are being reported across the Bay Area this weekend, including at Lake Cunningham in San Jose and the Snell Fire in Napa County. Brush fires have also been reported in Watsonville and Sonoma County east of Cloverdale.
Santa Rosa officially declares fire season is here, begins weed control inspections
Santa Rosa firefighters have started weed abatement inspections following the city officially marking June 5 as the start to wildfire season. Failure to maintain properties could be costly.
Santa Rosa firefighters have started weed abatement inspections following the city officially marking June 5 as the start to wildfire season. Failure to maintain properties could be costly.
More snow in Napa County Monday as some residents face fourth day without power
More snow and icy cold descended on Napa County Monday, as power outages continued to force some residents to fend for themselves for heat and light. Many turned to gas-powered generators to stay warm as they endured four straight days without power.
More snow and icy cold descended on Napa County Monday, as power outages continued to force some residents to fend for themselves for heat and light. Many turned to gas-powered generators to stay warm as they endured four straight days without power.
23 boats, jet skis and houseboats involved in dock fire at Lake Berryessa's Markley Cove
Cal Fire's Lake-Napa County unit and multiple other agencies are at the scene of a dock fire at Lake Berryessa's Markley Cove Friday night.
Cal Fire's Lake-Napa County unit and multiple other agencies are at the scene of a dock fire at Lake Berryessa's Markley Cove Friday night.
Pescadero residents hope for aid after power outages and flooding
Pescadero residents have pulled together, trying to weather the recent storms that led to week-long power outages, flooding, and landslides in the small community of some 600 people in San Mateo County.
Pescadero residents have pulled together, trying to weather the recent storms that led to week-long power outages, flooding, and landslides in the small community of some 600 people in San Mateo County.
Crews race to put out Oakland commercial building fire
Oakland crews on Thursday raced to put out a fire at a commercial building.
Oakland crews on Thursday raced to put out a fire at a commercial building.
Oakland orchestra holds concert to honor Ghost Ship fire victims on 6-year anniversary
In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called "Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words" and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.
In an emotional performance, an Oakland-based orchestra marked the anniversary of the tragic Ghost Ship fire through music. The concert was called "Requiem Sinfonica: A Requiem Without Words" and was held at the Malonga Casquelourd Center for the Arts.
Crews respond to 2-alarm blaze at residential building in Bernal Heights
Firefighters in San Francisco responded to a two-alarm structure fire in the city's Bernal Heights neighborhood Saturday morning.
Firefighters in San Francisco responded to a two-alarm structure fire in the city's Bernal Heights neighborhood Saturday morning.
California man sentenced 9 years for $6 million real estate scam
Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.
Adolfo Schoneke, his sister, and their co-conspirators were convicted in a scam where houses were listed without homeowners' consent and money was collected from prospective buyers.
California legislators move to give state more federal resources for wildfires
A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.
A new bill in congress, spearheaded by California legislators, aims to put the destruction from forest fires on the same footing as other national disasters.
Fifth anniversary of the deadly Tubbs fire is this weekend
Saturday, Oct. 8 marks the fifth anniversary of the deadly Tubbs fire.
Saturday, Oct. 8 marks the fifth anniversary of the deadly Tubbs fire.
Woman whose Oakland property was damaged by arson says hazards were ignored
A woman in Oakland is speaking out about a fire that damaged a small house on her property, and she’s upset about another incident in her neighborhood last night in which a small string of fires were intentionally set.
A woman in Oakland is speaking out about a fire that damaged a small house on her property, and she’s upset about another incident in her neighborhood last night in which a small string of fires were intentionally set.
Several homes in Oakland destroyed after large vegetation fire erupts next to I-580
15 residents were displaced Friday when a 4-alarm vegetation fire broke out near I-580 in Oakland. At least homes are now destroyed.
15 residents were displaced Friday when a 4-alarm vegetation fire broke out near I-580 in Oakland. At least homes are now destroyed.
Mosquito Fire explodes, one of 17 wildfires burning in California
With 17 wildfires buring around the state. Calfire has it's hands full and the fires keep coming. We've had ten new wilfires week alone, with the MisquitoFire the biggest. The still out of control Mosquito is in high mountains, rossing from one county to another, with western Lake Tahoe 40 miles ahead of it.
With 17 wildfires buring around the state. Calfire has it's hands full and the fires keep coming. We've had ten new wilfires week alone, with the MisquitoFire the biggest. The still out of control Mosquito is in high mountains, rossing from one county to another, with western Lake Tahoe 40 miles ahead of it.
Mountain Fire in Siskiyou County grows to over 10,000 acres
Fire crews are battling the quick moving Mountain Fire in Siskiyou County. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has burned 10,338 acres and is 10-percent contained. Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate and hundreds of structures remain threatened.
Fire crews are battling the quick moving Mountain Fire in Siskiyou County. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has burned 10,338 acres and is 10-percent contained. Hundreds of people have been forced to evacuate and hundreds of structures remain threatened.
Mill Fire now 40% contained, has killed 2 people, burned 100 homes
Two people have died in the Mill Fire according to Cal Fire. Officials say at least 100 homes were destroyed by the fire in Siskiyou County and hundreds more remain threatened. The fire started just before 1 p.m. Friday at a building next a lumber mill, so far it has burned six and a half acres and is 40-percent contained.
Two people have died in the Mill Fire according to Cal Fire. Officials say at least 100 homes were destroyed by the fire in Siskiyou County and hundreds more remain threatened. The fire started just before 1 p.m. Friday at a building next a lumber mill, so far it has burned six and a half acres and is 40-percent contained.