Crews battle vegetation fire near Concord
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
50 wildfire sensors installed in San Mateo County
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.
California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
Creek Fire fully contained: Cal Fire
The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.
The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.
Arsonist possibly responsible for four South Bay fires
In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist.
In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist.
Road closures, evacuations active as wildfire in Sunol burns
A wildfire burning in Alameda County is holding steady at 734 acres with a 15% containment, officials said.
A wildfire burning in Alameda County is holding steady at 734 acres with a 15% containment, officials said.
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
Forward progress stopped in Creek Fire as containment increases in East Bay wildfires
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
Car fire spreads to vegetation along the Altamont Pass
A car fire spread to vegetation in the Altamont Pass on Thursday night. Fire officials say the fire has spread to 100 acres.
A car fire spread to vegetation in the Altamont Pass on Thursday night. Fire officials say the fire has spread to 100 acres.
After years of rebuilding, iconic Napa wineries reopen with high-tech, fire-resistant upgrades
Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.
Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.
Grass fire burning by train tracks damages home in Fremont
A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said.
A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said.
Man using lawn mower causes fire in Geyserville, is arrested
A man doing garden work is believed to have caused Sonoma County's Pocket Fire that burned 11 acres. The man was arrested and charged with a felony and misdemeanors.
A man doing garden work is believed to have caused Sonoma County's Pocket Fire that burned 11 acres. The man was arrested and charged with a felony and misdemeanors.
Dozens of Bay Area fires break out on July 4 because of fireworks
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
Thompson Fire prompts evacuations, Oroville in state of emergency
Officials in Butte County say as many as 13,000 people are being evacuated from a vegetation fire that scorched about 3,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
Officials in Butte County say as many as 13,000 people are being evacuated from a vegetation fire that scorched about 3,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
Berkeley Hills blaze on Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night.
Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night.
Grass fire burning west of Brentwood in Contra Costa County
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Firefighters battle grass fires in Sonoma, Alameda counties
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Point Fire remains at 85% contained, burning at 1,207 acres
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
Brush fire sparks in San Jose near Hwy-101, traffic impacted
A brush fire popped up in San Jose near Highway 101 early Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A brush fire popped up in San Jose near Highway 101 early Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Firefighter severely burned in Corral fire released from hospital
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.