Using LRAD to alert for fire emergencies
One of the lessons learned from the recent wildfires, including the deadly Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, is that evacuation alerts have to be faster and far more encompassing.
One of the lessons learned from the recent wildfires, including the deadly Camp Fire that destroyed Paradise, is that evacuation alerts have to be faster and far more encompassing.
With 11 names left, search for Camp Fire missing winds down
The search for people unaccounted for after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century is winding down in Northern California, with just 11 names left on a fluctuating list that once approached 1,300 and prompted fears that hundreds had died in the flames.
The search for people unaccounted for after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century is winding down in Northern California, with just 11 names left on a fluctuating list that once approached 1,300 and prompted fears that hundreds had died in the flames.
Woman puts sale of million dollar home on hold to house fire victims
An Oakland woman has put the sale of her million-dollar apartment on hold to help house fire victims from northern and southern California.
An Oakland woman has put the sale of her million-dollar apartment on hold to help house fire victims from northern and southern California.
Kids return to school 3 weeks after devastating Camp Fire
With hugs, teachers and a touch of anxiety, thousands of children returned to school and some semblance of routine Monday, three weeks after Northern California’s deadly wildfire destroyed their homes and classrooms. Schools in Butte County have been closed since Nov. 8...
With hugs, teachers and a touch of anxiety, thousands of children returned to school and some semblance of routine Monday, three weeks after Northern California’s deadly wildfire destroyed their homes and classrooms. Schools in Butte County have been closed since Nov. 8...
Some evacuation orders lifted for Camp Fire area
Authorities are lifting evacuation orders for some Northern California communities ravaged by the state's deadliest wildfire but said no traffic will be allowed into the town of Paradise, which was the most devastated community in last month's blaze.
Authorities are lifting evacuation orders for some Northern California communities ravaged by the state's deadliest wildfire but said no traffic will be allowed into the town of Paradise, which was the most devastated community in last month's blaze.
Tibetan association in Richmond raises more than $7K for Camp Fire victims
The Tibetan Association of Northern California, a Richmond-based organization, has raised more than $7,000 for victims of the deadly Camp Fire, a city official said Saturday.
The Tibetan Association of Northern California, a Richmond-based organization, has raised more than $7,000 for victims of the deadly Camp Fire, a city official said Saturday.
Number of 'missing' after Camp Fire dwindles to 49
The number of people listed as missing after Northern California's catastrophic wildfire has whittled down to 49.
The number of people listed as missing after Northern California's catastrophic wildfire has whittled down to 49.
CPUC orders PG&E to implement 60 safety improvement recommendations
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco today ordered PG&E Co. to implement 60 safety recommendations outlined by an outside consulting firm.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) The California Public Utilities Commission at a meeting in San Francisco today ordered PG&E Co. to implement 60 safety recommendations outlined by an outside consulting firm.
Body-worn camera captures deputy's incredible rescue amid smothering Camp Fire flames
A Butte County sheriff’s deputy activated his body-worn camera after his car became disabled in the growing Camp Fire flames and he was forced to continue his pursuit on foot. Four nurses needed help evacuating a Paradise hospital on Nov. 8. The officer said he wanted to capture what he thought would be the last moments of his life.
A Butte County sheriff’s deputy activated his body-worn camera after his car became disabled in the growing Camp Fire flames and he was forced to continue his pursuit on foot. Four nurses needed help evacuating a Paradise hospital on Nov. 8. The officer said he wanted to capture what he thought would be the last moments of his life.
Protesters blame PG&E for Camp Fire at CPUC hearing
The first Public Utilities Commission meeting since the Camp Fire devastated Butte County was marked by vocal protests.
The first Public Utilities Commission meeting since the Camp Fire devastated Butte County was marked by vocal protests.
Flash flooding hits area scarred by Camp Fire in Butte County, prompting evacuation warnings
Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California on Thursday, forcing officials to quickly deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stranded in vehicles after a downpour near the Paradise area, officials said. It was not clear how many people were trapped, but authorities received reports of flooding on roads and of downed trees and utility poles. "The roots and the...
Flash flooding hit a wildfire-scarred area of Northern California on Thursday, forcing officials to quickly deploy swift water rescue teams to save people stranded in vehicles after a downpour near the Paradise area, officials said. It was not clear how many people were trapped, but authorities received reports of flooding on roads and of downed trees and utility poles. "The roots and the...
PG&E tells CPUC winds in Butte Co. didn't warrant pre-fire power shutoff
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) PG&E Co. has told the California Public Utilities Commission that it didn't turn off electricity in the area of the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County on the day the blaze began because it had forecast that winds had diminished below the level that would trigger a shutoff.
SAN FRANCISCO (BCN) PG&E Co. has told the California Public Utilities Commission that it didn't turn off electricity in the area of the deadly Camp Fire in Butte County on the day the blaze began because it had forecast that winds had diminished below the level that would trigger a shutoff.
Judge asks PG&E to explain any role it had in deadly wildfire
A U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. asked the utility Tuesday to explain any role it may have played in a massive wildfire that destroyed a Northern California town and killed nearly 90 people.
A U.S. judge overseeing a criminal case against Pacific Gas & Electric Co. asked the utility Tuesday to explain any role it may have played in a massive wildfire that destroyed a Northern California town and killed nearly 90 people.
Hospital receives stethoscope donation after fire
Fire swallowed roads and darkness took over the day. Those first few hours of the Camp Fire are forever etched in the minds of survivors.
Fire swallowed roads and darkness took over the day. Those first few hours of the Camp Fire are forever etched in the minds of survivors.
1,000 breweries volunteer to create Camp Fire 'Resilience' benefit beer
Hundreds of breweries across the country have volunteered to join the Chico-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in its effort to create a new "Resilience: Butte County Proud IPA" and donate all the money from proceeds to those affected by the devastating Camp Fire, which spared the company and left the employees feeling very grateful.
Hundreds of breweries across the country have volunteered to join the Chico-based Sierra Nevada Brewing Company in its effort to create a new "Resilience: Butte County Proud IPA" and donate all the money from proceeds to those affected by the devastating Camp Fire, which spared the company and left the employees feeling very grateful.
Cousins drive 2,000-plus miles from Chicago to California to help animals after Camp Fire
When cousins Arek and Danny Zachara heard about the Camp Fire, they hopped in a trailer and drove 2,139 miles from Chicago to California to help animals and farmers in need.
When cousins Arek and Danny Zachara heard about the Camp Fire, they hopped in a trailer and drove 2,139 miles from Chicago to California to help animals and farmers in need.
Interior secretary says Camp Fire costs likely in billions
Costs associated with a deadly Northern California wildfire will likely be in the billions, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Monday as he returned to the town of Paradise, saying he has never witnessed such devastation.
Costs associated with a deadly Northern California wildfire will likely be in the billions, U.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke said Monday as he returned to the town of Paradise, saying he has never witnessed such devastation.
More Woolsey Fire evacuated residents return home
More Malibu residents were permitted to return home on Sunday after being evacuated from the Woolsey Fire.
More Malibu residents were permitted to return home on Sunday after being evacuated from the Woolsey Fire.
Catastrophic Camp Fire in Butte Co. now completely contained
A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday.
A massive wildfire that killed dozens of people and destroyed thousands of homes in Northern California has been fully contained after burning for more than two weeks, authorities said Sunday.
Rain tamps down Camp Fire but turns grim search soggy in Paradise
The catastrophic wildfire in Northern California is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains.
The catastrophic wildfire in Northern California is nearly out after several days of rain, but searchers are still completing the meticulous task of combing through now-muddy ash and debris for signs of human remains.