Northern California wildfire threatens 500 buildings
A wildfire that erupted in Northern California in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings.
Cal Fire cracks down on illegal fireworks in Bay Area
People in possession of illegal fireworks face fines of up to $50,000, and possibly one year in jail.
Sonoma County wildfire fully contained, Cal Fire says
A wildfire has been fully contained in Sonoma County after one person died in the fire Monday afternoon, Cal Fire officials say.
Evacuation orders lifted for fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County
Evacuation orders were lifted for a fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County on Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials say the orders associated with the seven-alarm fire were downgraded to warnings as of 8:09 p.m.
Commercial building burns in Oakland
A commercial building lit on fire in Oakland.
Investigators say Pittsburg grassfire started at a homeless encampment
Investigators say a grass fire in Pittsburg on Tuesday began at a homeless encampment. Firefighters are in the ‘mop-up’ stages after responding to the vegetation fire.
Cal Fire responds to wildfire in rugged terrain west of Gilroy
Firefighters are battling a two-acre wildfire in Santa Clara County, west of Gilroy, late Friday afternoon. By the evening, officials said the fire was 40% contained.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Contra Costa County
Firefighters in Brentwood battled a fast-moving brush fire Thursday afternoon where 200 acres burned, officials say.
'Old Fire' that burned 570 acres now at 85% containment
The Old Fire that has burned 570 acres in Napa County just north of Napa is at 85 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.
Napa County's 'Old Fire' containment reaches 55%
All evacuation orders and road closures due to the Old Fire have been fully lifted in Napa County, Cal Fire announced Thursday.
Grass fire prompts evacuations in Napa's wine country, firefighters gain upper hand
Firefighters are battling a steadily-growing vegetation fire that is threatening structures in Napa Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials said the fire is 5% contained.
Fern Fire limited to small burn in Santa Cruz County
The Fern Fire was contained to 1.5 acres burned near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County after breaking out Monday, Cal Fire said.
St. Helena's Pope Fire 80% contained, remains 5 acres
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
Peak fire season officially underway in the North Bay
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Cal Fire and local crews contain wildfire in Danville at 92 acres
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire's aerial defense more vital this fire season than ever before
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Vegetation fire erupts off Highway 4 near Concord
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Firefighters quickly control 50-acre wind-whipped vegetation fire in eastern Alameda County
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Suspect in shooting of Lady Gaga's dog walker released from jail due to 'clerical error'
According to the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, 19-year-old James Jackson was released from the county's custody due to a clerical error. LASD called Jackson's sudden release "inadvertent."
Colorado Fire near Big Sur now 70% contained
A 700-acre fire that has been burning near Big Sur in Monterey County for nearly a week is now 70 percent contained, according to a spokesperson for Cal Fire Thursday evening.