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.
Bear cub burned in California wildfire gets 'fish-skin'
A bear cub is recovering after receiving fish skin bandages to its paws that were burned in the California wildfires.
A bear cub is recovering after receiving fish skin bandages to its paws that were burned in the California wildfires.
Procession for Utah firefighter who died battling Mendocino Complex Fire
The body of a firefighter who died battling the Mendocino Complex Fire was escorted from Ukiah to the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport by an honor guard Wednesday afternoon so his remains can be returned to Utah.
The body of a firefighter who died battling the Mendocino Complex Fire was escorted from Ukiah to the Charles M. Schulz Sonoma County Airport by an honor guard Wednesday afternoon so his remains can be returned to Utah.
Courage, compassion of firefighters captured on doorbell security camera
A Cal Fire firefighter spoke remotely to the owner of a home that was nearly burned and the touching exchange was recorded on a doorbell security camera.
A Cal Fire firefighter spoke remotely to the owner of a home that was nearly burned and the touching exchange was recorded on a doorbell security camera.
Family, community mourns North Bay firestorm hero, father of 3 after fatal heart attack
A Santa Rosa man, lauded as a hero during October's firestorm, is being mourned after a fatal heart attack.
A Santa Rosa man, lauded as a hero during October's firestorm, is being mourned after a fatal heart attack.
VIDEO: 'Firenado' temps reach 2,700 degrees, winds gust at 165 mph in deadly Carr Fire
The deadly Carr Fire burned so hot in dry and windy conditions that it birthed a record-breaking tornado of flame last month, which resulted in the death of a fire dozer operator and several burn injuries to the Cal Fire crews battling the blaze.
The deadly Carr Fire burned so hot in dry and windy conditions that it birthed a record-breaking tornado of flame last month, which resulted in the death of a fire dozer operator and several burn injuries to the Cal Fire crews battling the blaze.
Firefighters gain upper hand on Healdsburg wildfire, evacuations remain in place
A wildfire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Healdsburg on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is west of Madrona Manor. There is a mandatory evacuation of Madrona Knolls Road.
A wildfire has prompted mandatory evacuations in Healdsburg on Tuesday afternoon. The fire is west of Madrona Manor. There is a mandatory evacuation of Madrona Knolls Road.
Community sends letters of forgiveness to couple who accidentally sparked Carr Fire
Rachel Pilli of Redding watched as her community was destroyed by the Carr Fire in a paradox of grief and gratitude. She was thankful her family's lives and home were spared, but watched as her dear friends lost everything.
Rachel Pilli of Redding watched as her community was destroyed by the Carr Fire in a paradox of grief and gratitude. She was thankful her family's lives and home were spared, but watched as her dear friends lost everything.
Death on the fire line: A family's heartbreaking loss
"The whole world just went dark." That's how 22-year-old Kirsten Rucker describes the day she learned her father had been killed at a wildfire...
"The whole world just went dark." That's how 22-year-old Kirsten Rucker describes the day she learned her father had been killed at a wildfire...