Cal Fire responding to 20-acre fire along the Altamont Pass
Fire crews contained a grass fire at North Flynn Road and Interstate 580 in the Altamont Pass Friday night.
Oakland city council urges PG&E to bury power lines in Montclair
The Oakland City Council approved a resolution Tuesday urging Pacific Gas & Electric and state regulators to review why Montclair and other neighborhoods weren't selected for moving electric lines underground.
U.S. faces wildland firefighter shortage; Cal Fire fully staffed
CalFire is at peak staffing levels, going into fire season, but other agencies aren’t nearly as well staffed. In comparison, the U.S. Forest Service has struggled to hire and retain firefighters in areas of the country where the labor pool is low, and pay isn’t competitive.
Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
Staying cool and avoiding fire hazards during a heat wave
Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
Grass fire burns 5 acres in San Francisco's McLaren Park
A grass fire charred five acres in McLaren Park in southeastern San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, the fire department said.
Evacuations lifted for Napa vegetation fire
A vegetation fire threatened structures in Napa on Wednesday afternoon, leading to mandatory evacuations.
Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Petaluma homeowner puts out small brush fire before it spreads
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
Homeowners insurance cancellation problems get worse
Homeowners insurance cancellations are becoming all too common and the competition is dwindling as well. Joe Pochron, says he never had made a claim with GEICO which sold him a bundle of policies including auto.
Inland areas could hit the 90s this week, Bay Area firefighters prepare
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
North Bay wildfire prevention team inspect homes, neighborhoods for potential 'fuel for fires'
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.
'We're just worried this is a firetrap:' Oakland Hills neighbors urge PG&E to bury power lines
More than 2,200 people in the Montclair neighborhood in Oakland have signed a petition urging PG&E to underground the power lines fearful of a catastrophic wildfire.
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.
Fire crews battle 400-acre wildfire in Fresno County
Cal Fire is responding to a wildfire on South Colusa and West Floral Avenues in San Joaquin Sunday afternoon, according to their social media posts.
Cat reunites with owner after going missing in wildfire 6 years ago
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
Crews continue to work 103-acre wildfire burning in Napa County
Cal Fire is responding to a vegetation fire near the 1100 block of Snell Valley Road in Pope Valley, according to the fire service's social media posts.
What to do when wildfire smoke smothers your area and how to keep your home's air clean
The people most at risk from wildfire smoke are individuals with lung disease, asthma, heart disease, older adults, children, and expectant mothers.