East Bay marshland fire flooded in unique approach to stop smoke from polluting air
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
Smoldering Marsh Fire extends air quality advisory through Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended its air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Friday.
Grass fire in Solano County holding at 115 acres, mostly contained
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
Pitt Marsh fire reignites; dense smoke for miles
Con Fire said Friday the wildfire that has been burning in Pittsburg for the last three weeks began kicking up new evidence of burning. Large amounts of smoke can be seen in the area.
Evacuation orders lifted for fire burning in Morgan Hill
Mandatory evacuations were ordered Friday for a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill.
San Francisco protesters push for PG&E accountability amid fire season
Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.
Fireworks spark fewer Bay Area fires over July 4 weekend
Before noon Tuesday, a wildfire exploded on Cordelia's Nelson Hill, challenging firefighters who eventually contained the blaze.
Oakland's illegal firework hotline goes down as emergency crews contain flames around Bay Area
Emergency crews were busy responding to flare-ups all over the Bay Area caused by illegal fireworks. Oakland's hotline set up for residents to report illegal fireworks was full, and people were unable to leave tips.
Bay Area crews work to contain multiple fires caused by illegal fireworks
July 4 was one of the busiest days of the year for Bay Area firefighters. They worked to contain several fires that broke out due to illegal fireworks.
Contra Costa firefighters blame overnight fires on illegal fireworks
Firefighters are bracing for one of their busiest days of the year, the 4th of July. They've already had a busy weekend in Contra Costa County.
Bay Area first responders gear up for potential 4th of July fires
Bay Area law enforcement and firefighters prepare for a possible outbreak of fires on the fourth of July. They said even though the Bay Area has had unseasonable low temps, fire danger remains high.
Grass fire near landfill that caused heavy traffic delays on Hwy 101 contained
An 80-acre grass fire on the east side of Interstate Highway 101 near a landfill was contained Monday night after causing heavy traffic delays, officials say.
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after 2 Albany Hill fires
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on suspicion of arson after two fires broke out Sunday in Albany Hill.
Crews tackle vegetation fire in Hercules; I-80 affected
Firefighters on Monday morning battled a vegetation fire in Hercules, which will likely affect traffic on Interstate 80 for a while as crews work to beat back the flames.
Firefighters work to contain 3 new brush fires in Bay Area
Crews worked to contain three new vegetation fires that started Saturday. One is in Alamo, another is near San Rafael, and another further south near Santa Cruz.
Rapidly spreading brush fire burning in Pittsburg
Firefighters on Friday raced to the scene of a rapidly spreading grass fire in Pittsburg.
Residents evacuate as crews battle several brush fires across the Bay Area
Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
San Mateo County fire nearly contained, but power not fully restored
Firefighters said they've made good progress, containing a fire in San Mateo County. Now, the big problem for neighborhoods affected by the Edgewood Fire is an ongoing power outage.
Firefighters working to contain vegetation fire in Vacaville
Firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a vegetation fire in Vacaville.
Evacuation orders lifted for fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County
Evacuation orders were lifted for a fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County on Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials say the orders associated with the seven-alarm fire were downgraded to warnings as of 8:09 p.m.