Sonoma County Point Fire grows to 900 acres, some buildings destroyed
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
Red flag warning issued for Solano County due to high winds, low humidity
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
Los Gatos residents save homes from wildfire by heeding warnings
Santa Clara County fire officials said, Wednesday, that Los Gatos homeowners that heeded their advice to create a 'defensible space' around their homes, likely saved their homes and neighborhood during a two acre May 29 wildfire.
Santa Clara County fire officials said, Wednesday, that Los Gatos homeowners that heeded their advice to create a 'defensible space' around their homes, likely saved their homes and neighborhood during a two acre May 29 wildfire.
Alameda County firefighter injured in Corral Fire faces 2nd surgery
The Alameda County Fire Department is hoping to raise money for one of its firefighters who was seriously injured while battling the Corral Fire.
The Alameda County Fire Department is hoping to raise money for one of its firefighters who was seriously injured while battling the Corral Fire.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in Pittsburg
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Grass fire grows to 44 acres in unincorporated Alameda County
A grass fire that started on Saturday morning in Alameda County was about 65% contained as it grew to 44 acres as of Cal Fire's last update at 3 p.m.
A grass fire that started on Saturday morning in Alameda County was about 65% contained as it grew to 44 acres as of Cal Fire's last update at 3 p.m.
Crews mostly contain Patterson Fire near Altamont Pass
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
Corral Fire: Firefighter out of hospital as crews maintain upper hand
The Corral Fire near Tracy that forced weekend evacuations was not connected to a controlled burn that Alameda County conducted near a lab facility, officials said.
The Corral Fire near Tracy that forced weekend evacuations was not connected to a controlled burn that Alameda County conducted near a lab facility, officials said.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Law seeks to eliminate cancer causing chemicals from firefighter protective clothing
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Crews contain separate Antioch fires
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
State filing shows California zip codes where State Farm plans to drop policy holders
A recent state filing by State Farm shows exactly where California's largest home insurer plans to drop tens of thousands of policyholders because of significant wildfire risk.
A recent state filing by State Farm shows exactly where California's largest home insurer plans to drop tens of thousands of policyholders because of significant wildfire risk.
Insurance reform: More competition or higher rates?
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
California is considering whether to allow insurance companies to use computer models to justify their rate hikes.
Former East Bay lawyer convicted of embezzling from 2006 fire victims
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
An attorney formerly of Alamo was convicted Tuesday in Contra Costa County Superior Court in Martinez of embezzling $400,000 from clients he represented against PG&E for damages from a 2006 fire.
Here's why insurance companies want to raise rates in California
Climate change and inflation are fueling problems for the California home insurance industry.
Climate change and inflation are fueling problems for the California home insurance industry.
Weekend fire danger warning prompts park closures and reminder to prepare
Dried leaves and tall grasses blanket Bay Area hills and are at risk of burning if even the tiniest spark is fanned by wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles an hour this weekend.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through Sunday night that includes most of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Dried leaves and tall grasses blanket Bay Area hills and are at risk of burning if even the tiniest spark is fanned by wind gusts that could reach up to 45 miles an hour this weekend.The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning through Sunday night that includes most of the Bay Area's nine counties.
Widespread red flag warning for most of Bay Area starting Saturday morning
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday evening.
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for portions of the Bay Area starting Saturday morning and lasting through Sunday evening.
National Weather Service issues fire weather watch for Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
The National Weather Service has issued a fire weather watch for the Bay Area from 5 a.m. Saturday until 5 p.m. Sunday.
Home's attic catches fire as crews battle grass fire in Oakland
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Crews in Oakland responded to a fire in a home's attic that was sparked by a grass fire that at first threatened three residential structures Monday.
Cal Fire using new AI tool to watch for fire during North Bay red-flag warning
A red flag warning due to wildfire weather conditions is set to last from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mountainous parts of Napa and Sonoma counties.
A red flag warning due to wildfire weather conditions is set to last from 11 p.m. Wednesday to 5 p.m. Thursday in the mountainous parts of Napa and Sonoma counties.