Wildfire smoke pollution linked to more than 24K deaths a year, study finds
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
Chronic exposure to pollution from wildfires has been linked to tens of thousands of deaths annually in the United States, according to a new study.
California wildfires: A haunting look back on the night the flames first erupted in Los Angeles
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Chilling videos and images captured the first day the Eaton and Palisades first erupted in Los Angeles County on Jan. 7, 2025.
Eaton and Palisades fires: Communities reflect and rebuild one year later
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
One year after the Palisades and Eaton fires, recovery is underway—but for many residents in Altadena and Pacific Palisades, the road forward remains long and uncertain.
New insurance laws: Will they help homeowners?
A number of new laws pertaining to homeowners' insurance go into effect January 1.
A number of new laws pertaining to homeowners' insurance go into effect January 1.
Santa Rosa to have Tubbs Fire memorial at last
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
The Sonoma County Board of Supervisors has approved and commissioned a memorial to honor the victims of the 2017 Tubbs wildfire that killed 22 people.
Disney unveils plans for new $5 million park coming to California next year
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
The park will be revitalized by Disney’s Imagineers and is anticipated to reopen in 2026 with a new community center and an enhanced playground.
Jonathan Rinderknecht: Palisades Fire suspect denied bond, moved to Florida 5 months ago
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
Jonathan Rinderknecht, the 29-year-old man charged with starting what became the deadly Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California, was in federal court in Orlando on Thursday.
A major clue in Pickett Fire's origins handed to CAL FIRE
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
A Calistoga vintner has voluntarily handed CAL FIRE what may be a major clue to finding the true origin of the Pickett Fire. That fire started near Calistoga on August 21st and ultimately consumed 6,800 acres.
Santa Rosa preps for fall fire danger
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Dry fall weather and encroaching storms are bringing risky fire conditions to the North Bay.
Pickett Fire is out but rain danger lies ahead
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
Even though there's plenty of peak fire season left, towns that experienced wildfires this year, have to be thinking about what comes next. "Next" could very well be dirt and debris laden water and mud.
Inferno blows through Chinese Camp ranch fire; firefighters and home miraculously survive
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
CAL FIRE begins assessing damage from TCU September Lightning Complex fires
Evacuation orders are still in place in several areas due to the “immediate threat to life," according to CAL FIRE.
Evacuation orders are still in place in several areas due to the “immediate threat to life," according to CAL FIRE.
Chinese Camp man describes how he saved his home surrounded by wildfire
A Tuolumne County homeowner was able to save his home surrounded by wildfire thanks to some help from his friends – and a chainsaw.
A Tuolumne County homeowner was able to save his home surrounded by wildfire thanks to some help from his friends – and a chainsaw.
Chinese Camp: 1st look at historic California Gold Rush town damaged by fire
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Evacuations ordered as Peter Fire burns in Lake County
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
A dozen wildfire-mitigation goats and sheep mysteriously died on the job in the North Bay, but why?
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.