A Look Back 1 Year Later: Firefighters save seniors in Santa Rosa
The Tubbs Fire exploded on a Sunday night, October 8th. By early Monday morning, the firestorm's front and its hurricane force winds blew into the Fountain Grove area of Santa Rosa. Perched on top of a hill along Round Barn Boulevard is the Solstice Senior Living. Solstice is an independent living community home to about 120 senior citizens who awoke from their sleep to the sound of fire...
The Tubbs Fire exploded on a Sunday night, October 8th. By early Monday morning, the firestorm's front and its hurricane force winds blew into the Fountain Grove area of Santa Rosa. Perched on top of a hill along Round Barn Boulevard is the Solstice Senior Living. Solstice is an independent living community home to about 120 senior citizens who awoke from their sleep to the sound of fire...
Firefighter looks to turn key on a new home 1 year after Tubbs Fire
A Santa Rosa firefighter whose home burned while he was working the Tubbs Fire has now rebuilt, and is ready to move in a year later. It was Sunday, October 8 of 2017 when Paul Lowenthal touched down at the airport after a vacation in Hawaii.
A Santa Rosa firefighter whose home burned while he was working the Tubbs Fire has now rebuilt, and is ready to move in a year later. It was Sunday, October 8 of 2017 when Paul Lowenthal touched down at the airport after a vacation in Hawaii.
Brush fire near Suisun City grows to 4,000 acres burned
A fast-moving brush fire burned at least 4,000 acres Sunday, east of Suisun City in Solano County. The fire was reported at about 10:45 a.m. off Highway 12 near Travis Air Force Base.
A fast-moving brush fire burned at least 4,000 acres Sunday, east of Suisun City in Solano County. The fire was reported at about 10:45 a.m. off Highway 12 near Travis Air Force Base.
PG&E accelerates tree-trimming in response to ferocious fire seasons
PG&E is responsible for keeping millions of trees, big and small, away from and off of its power equipment so it can provide reliable service, as well as prevent dangerous downed power lines and prevent fires. But some folks think that, perhaps, the utility may now be overdoing it.
PG&E is responsible for keeping millions of trees, big and small, away from and off of its power equipment so it can provide reliable service, as well as prevent dangerous downed power lines and prevent fires. But some folks think that, perhaps, the utility may now be overdoing it.
1 year later, artist continues to move forward after losing life's work in Atlas Fire
The serenity of Napa's Soda Canyon Road, has given way to the sounds of re-building. "It's incredible. A year later we've come a long way," said Edmund Ian Grant...
The serenity of Napa's Soda Canyon Road, has given way to the sounds of re-building. "It's incredible. A year later we've come a long way," said Edmund Ian Grant...
Emergency alert system test, reports on fire recovery scheduled for Oct. 9
Napa County's Office of Emergency Services will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert system during the Board of Supervisors meeting Oct. 9, one year after the Atlas, Tubbs, Patrick and Nuns wildfires in Napa County.
Napa County's Office of Emergency Services will be testing the Wireless Emergency Alert system during the Board of Supervisors meeting Oct. 9, one year after the Atlas, Tubbs, Patrick and Nuns wildfires in Napa County.
Winemakers, residents celebrate harvest in Sonoma a year after devastating wildfires
It's harvest time in wine country, and that means festival time, too.
It's harvest time in wine country, and that means festival time, too.
PG&E to install smoke-detecting fire surveillance in North Bay
As fire seasons become longer and more dangerous, North Bay firefighters will be soon getting some high tech help.
As fire seasons become longer and more dangerous, North Bay firefighters will be soon getting some high tech help.
Snell Fire now 100 percent contained, burns 2,490 acres
The Snell Fire, which since Sept. 8 has burned almost 2,500 acres between Middletown and Lake Berryessa in Napa County, is now considered 100 percent contained, Cal Fire officials said Saturday.
The Snell Fire, which since Sept. 8 has burned almost 2,500 acres between Middletown and Lake Berryessa in Napa County, is now considered 100 percent contained, Cal Fire officials said Saturday.
Retardant drop from aircraft killed Utah firefighter battling Mendocino Complex Fire
A firefighter battling the largest wildfire in California history was killed last month when thousands of gallons of flame-suppressing liquid were dropped from an aircraft flying barely above the treetops because spotters mistakenly sent it on a route too close to the ground, according to state investigation findings released Friday.
A firefighter battling the largest wildfire in California history was killed last month when thousands of gallons of flame-suppressing liquid were dropped from an aircraft flying barely above the treetops because spotters mistakenly sent it on a route too close to the ground, according to state investigation findings released Friday.
Fire in Marin Co. caused by downed power line, 80 percent contained
By Bay City News Service
By Bay City News Service
Evacuation orders lifted for fire in Marin Co.
Evacuation orders for a fire burning in Marin County were lifted late Tuesday afternoon.
Evacuation orders for a fire burning in Marin County were lifted late Tuesday afternoon.
Cal Fire: Snell Fire reaches 45% containment, mandatory evacuations lifted
All mandatory evacuations and road closures in the area of the Snell Fire in Napa County have been lifted, Cal Fire officials said late Monday morning.
All mandatory evacuations and road closures in the area of the Snell Fire in Napa County have been lifted, Cal Fire officials said late Monday morning.
Snell fire grows to 2,400 acres; 20 percent contained
The Snell Fire in Napa County had grown to 2,400 acres as of Sunday afternoon morning and remains only 20 percent contained, Cal Fire said.
The Snell Fire in Napa County had grown to 2,400 acres as of Sunday afternoon morning and remains only 20 percent contained, Cal Fire said.
Delta Fire threat keeps I-5 in Northern California closed Sunday
A highway running the length of California remained closed for a fifth day Sunday near the Oregon border as a wildfire smothered rural forestlands in smoke and flame.
A highway running the length of California remained closed for a fifth day Sunday near the Oregon border as a wildfire smothered rural forestlands in smoke and flame.
California wildfire keeps part of I-5 closed through weekend
A stretch of a major interstate near the California-Oregon border will remain closed through the weekend as crews try to tame a wildfire roaring along the roadway, forcing truckers and other motorists to take lengthy detours, officials said Friday.
A stretch of a major interstate near the California-Oregon border will remain closed through the weekend as crews try to tame a wildfire roaring along the roadway, forcing truckers and other motorists to take lengthy detours, officials said Friday.
Santa Rosa: Council discusses water quality advisory, report on response to Tubbs Fire
SANTA ROSA (BCN) A water quality advisory issued for the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa following the deadly Tubbs Fire of October 2017 could be lifted by later this month or early next month, city staff said at a City Council meeting today.
SANTA ROSA (BCN) A water quality advisory issued for the Fountaingrove area of Santa Rosa following the deadly Tubbs Fire of October 2017 could be lifted by later this month or early next month, city staff said at a City Council meeting today.
California takes financial wallop from unrelenting wildfires
By NOAH BERGER and PAUL ELIAS Associated Press
By NOAH BERGER and PAUL ELIAS Associated Press
Firefighters declare massive Redding blaze fully contained
A massive California wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes and claimed eight lives has been fully contained.
A massive California wildfire that destroyed more than 1,000 homes and claimed eight lives has been fully contained.
Utah firefighter died after fire retardant drop
A firefighter died last week from falling tree debris after thousands of gallons of retardant were dropped on the area where he was helping battle California's largest-ever wildfire, according to a preliminary report from investigators.
A firefighter died last week from falling tree debris after thousands of gallons of retardant were dropped on the area where he was helping battle California's largest-ever wildfire, according to a preliminary report from investigators.