5-acre fire in Hayward hills near Cal State East Bay contained
A fire that blazed in the Hayward hills on Harder Road near Cal State East Bay on Friday has been contained, the Hayward Fire Department announced.
A fire that blazed in the Hayward hills on Harder Road near Cal State East Bay on Friday has been contained, the Hayward Fire Department announced.
Crews make progress on 66-acre grassfire in East San Jose
Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department are currently fighting a 66-acre wildfire near Clayton Road and Via De La Vista in East San Jose.
Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department are currently fighting a 66-acre wildfire near Clayton Road and Via De La Vista in East San Jose.
80-acre fire near I-580 in Livermore fully contained
A car fire on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore ignited vegetation and was spread by the wind to 40 acres Saturday night, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
A car fire on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore ignited vegetation and was spread by the wind to 40 acres Saturday night, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
Vegetation fire 80% contained near community of Briones
A vegetation fire was threatening structures Saturday afternoon near the unincorporated Contra Costa County community of Briones, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
A vegetation fire was threatening structures Saturday afternoon near the unincorporated Contra Costa County community of Briones, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Vegetation, cars, and structures involved in 3-alarm Bay Point fire
ConFire crews are responding to a three-alarm fire in Bay Point, officials said. The fire is currently a mix of cars, vegetation, and structures.
ConFire crews are responding to a three-alarm fire in Bay Point, officials said. The fire is currently a mix of cars, vegetation, and structures.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.