Fort Hood helicopter crash kills 2 soldiers in Salado, officials say
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Two Fort Hood soldiers are dead following a helicopter crash in Salado.
Genasys delivers emergency zone information during wildfires
If you live in area affected by a wildfire this summer, you may have received an alert through the Genasys Project. It's a free app that delivers information during emergencies based on which zone you live in.
If you live in area affected by a wildfire this summer, you may have received an alert through the Genasys Project. It's a free app that delivers information during emergencies based on which zone you live in.
Man arrested for arson in Spokane, WA Old Trails Fire
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
A 37-year-old man was arrested on suspicion of first-degree arson for allegedly starting the Old Trails Fire, one of three wildfires in Spokane County burning thousands of acres.
Feliz Fire forward progress stopped, containment reaches 10%
No injuries or structure damages were reported in the blaze.
No injuries or structure damages were reported in the blaze.
Wildfire burning in Spokane, WA prompts evacuation orders
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Emergency responders in Spokane County issued emergency Level 3 evacuation orders on Aug. 1 as crews battled the fast-moving Old Trails Fire during elevated fire weather conditions.
Feliz Fire in Mendocino County grows to more than 840 acres, prompts evacuation orders
The brush fire – dubbed the Feliz Fire – broke out around 3:40 p.m. near Feliz Creek Road and Highway 101.
The brush fire – dubbed the Feliz Fire – broke out around 3:40 p.m. near Feliz Creek Road and Highway 101.
Woodside Fire in North Bay reaches 45% containment
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
The fire has burned over 150 acres, though no injuries have been reported.
Woodside Fire prompts evacuations, Highway 1 closures along Sonoma County coast
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
A wildfire burning along the Sonoma County coast prompted evacuations and road closures Thursday as firefighters worked to slow its spread.
Gov. Newsom dispatches CAL FIRE team to help fight Washington fires
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.
Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday announced plans to deploy a CAL FIRE Incident Management Team to Washington State to help manage the Sinlahekin Fire, which is burning in rural Okanogan County.
Consumer watchdog group warns of possible utility bailout in wildfire compensation deal
Survivors of last year's Southern California wildfires rallied Friday to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to reject any proposal that would limit what utilities can pay wildfire victims, as a consumer advocacy group warns that a deal may be taking shape behind closed doors.
Survivors of last year's Southern California wildfires rallied Friday to urge Gov. Gavin Newsom to reject any proposal that would limit what utilities can pay wildfire victims, as a consumer advocacy group warns that a deal may be taking shape behind closed doors.
Fire crews make progress on Sunol grass fire, 1 firefighter reportedly injured
An engine that was assisting the Sunol wildfire rolled over down an embankment injuring one firefighter. The steep terrain, dry brush and windy conditions make it difficult for crews to contain this fire that's at 40% containment. More here: https://www.ktvu.com/news/little-fire-sunol-valley-40-contained-some-evacuation-orders-lifted
An engine that was assisting the Sunol wildfire rolled over down an embankment injuring one firefighter. The steep terrain, dry brush and windy conditions make it difficult for crews to contain this fire that's at 40% containment. More here: https://www.ktvu.com/news/little-fire-sunol-valley-40-contained-some-evacuation-orders-lifted
Sunol vegetation fire triggers evacuations
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
A vegetation fire in Sunol Valley prompted evacuation orders Tuesday as firefighters worked to contain the fast-moving blaze, authorities said.
Map: Where are the Canada wildfires burning?
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
According to the Canadian government, there are more than 850 active wildfires across Canada as of Thursday. Winds are carrying the smoke southeast from Ontario down to the Midwest and Northeast.
Mill Valley faces first potential PG&E Safety power shutoff since 2019
A severe weather event could strike the fire-vulnerable town of Mill Valley tomorrow, threatening a public safety power shutoff large enough to disrupt electricity for mountainside residents on the shoulders of Mount Tamalpais.
A severe weather event could strike the fire-vulnerable town of Mill Valley tomorrow, threatening a public safety power shutoff large enough to disrupt electricity for mountainside residents on the shoulders of Mount Tamalpais.
Marin County Fair opens with nightly fireworks, World Cup screening
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
The Marin County Fair opened Wednesday for a five-day run, featuring a large screen for attendees to watch World Cup soccer day or night. Fire officials and law enforcement are emphasizing the safety of professional displays over consumer fireworks, which are facing increasing restrictions across the state due to wildfire dangers.
3 firefighters die fighting Snyder Fire near Colorado-Utah border
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
The fast-moving flames of a wildfire burning near the Colorado-Utah border claimed the lives of three firefighters and injured two others who had huddled inside emergency shelters to escape the blaze.
Judge caps attorneys’ legal fees in Maui wildfire settlement
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
A Maui judge has significantly reduced the legal fees related to the $4.03 billion Maui wildfire settlement, awarding victims’ lawyers a fraction of the $1 billion they had sought.
Vegetation fire in Clayton at 55 acres with some containment
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Forward progress of a vegetation fire in Clayton had been stopped, but the fire once again has grown to 55 acres, and is 40% contained officials say.
Bay Area homeowners face looming 30% FAIR Plan insurance rate hikes
California's FAIR plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, says it will hike rates by an average of 30% in October.
California's FAIR plan, considered the state's insurance of last resort, says it will hike rates by an average of 30% in October.
Fast-moving Sandy Fire in Southern California burns nearly 1,700 acres
An estimated 17,000 Simi Valley residents remain under evacuation orders after the wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted late Monday morning.
An estimated 17,000 Simi Valley residents remain under evacuation orders after the wind-driven Sandy Fire erupted late Monday morning.