Yosemite Valley reopens after wildfires create unhealthy air quality
Hikers and nature lovers returned to Yosemite National Park's scenic valley Tuesday after a rare 20-day closure because of smoke from wildfires. Some said they didn't mind the hazy air that obscured scenic vistas; others came prepared with eye drops and face masks. Park officials also advised visitors to expect limited lodging and food services at Yosemite, one of the busiest national...
Hikers and nature lovers returned to Yosemite National Park's scenic valley Tuesday after a rare 20-day closure because of smoke from wildfires. Some said they didn't mind the hazy air that obscured scenic vistas; others came prepared with eye drops and face masks. Park officials also advised visitors to expect limited lodging and food services at Yosemite, one of the busiest national...
Utah firefighter who died in Northern California wildfire offered to help
DRAPER, Utah (AP) -- Matthew Burchett said goodbye to his wife and 7-year-old son in early August, volunteering to travel with 37 fellow firefighters from Utah to help battle record-setting blazes in California.
DRAPER, Utah (AP) -- Matthew Burchett said goodbye to his wife and 7-year-old son in early August, volunteering to travel with 37 fellow firefighters from Utah to help battle record-setting blazes in California.
Burned dog finds help from kind-hearted humans
A dog whose paws were burned to a crisp in the Redding fire was able to find help from a kind-hearted neighbor who had just lost his home.
A dog whose paws were burned to a crisp in the Redding fire was able to find help from a kind-hearted neighbor who had just lost his home.
Fairfield grass fire 100 percent contained, one structure burned
A vegetation fire that burned one home and scorched 2,162 acres near Interstate 80 in Fairfield is completely contained as of this morning, according to Cal Fire.
A vegetation fire that burned one home and scorched 2,162 acres near Interstate 80 in Fairfield is completely contained as of this morning, according to Cal Fire.
Yosemite to reopen Tuesday, 14 days after blaze choked air
Yosemite National Park will reopen Tuesday, 14 days after a wildfire choked the park with smoke at the peak of tourist season, officials said Friday.
Yosemite National Park will reopen Tuesday, 14 days after a wildfire choked the park with smoke at the peak of tourist season, officials said Friday.
U.S. Sen. Kamala Harris visits fire-ravaged Lake County
The Mendocino Complex fires hit their two-week milestone Friday, with the combined containment passing the halfway mark.
The Mendocino Complex fires hit their two-week milestone Friday, with the combined containment passing the halfway mark.
1 Palo Alto fire crew returns, another heads out to help fight Mendocino Complex Fire
As fires burn out of control across the state, California's Office of Emergency Services reports more than 13,000 firefighters are battling a dozen or more large wildfires. Including the Mendocino Complex Fire, the state's largest fire in history.
As fires burn out of control across the state, California's Office of Emergency Services reports more than 13,000 firefighters are battling a dozen or more large wildfires. Including the Mendocino Complex Fire, the state's largest fire in history.
Mendocino Complex Fire more than half contained, firefighter dies in traffic accident
California fire officials say the largest blaze ever recorded in the state is now more than half contained.
California fire officials say the largest blaze ever recorded in the state is now more than half contained.
Arson suspect charged with multiple felonies; Holy Fire nears 10,000 acres
A 51-year-old man was charged Thursday with arson for allegedly setting the fast-moving Holy Fire, which has blackened 9,614 acres of the Cleveland National Forest and was only 5 percent contained.
A 51-year-old man was charged Thursday with arson for allegedly setting the fast-moving Holy Fire, which has blackened 9,614 acres of the Cleveland National Forest and was only 5 percent contained.
Evacuation orders lifted in Lake County, more residents return home
With the River fire stalled and the Ranch fire receding into wilderness, another half-dozen Lake County towns were allowed to repopulate Wednesday.
With the River fire stalled and the Ranch fire receding into wilderness, another half-dozen Lake County towns were allowed to repopulate Wednesday.
Norovirus outbreak at Lake County wildfire evacuation center
Lake County officials are contending with a norovirus outbreak at a wildfire evacuation shelter.
Lake County officials are contending with a norovirus outbreak at a wildfire evacuation shelter.
35-acre vegetation fire burning on Black Mountain near Nicasio
The Marin County Fire Department has responded to a 35-acre vegetation fire on Black Mountain in the Nicasio area this afternoon.
The Marin County Fire Department has responded to a 35-acre vegetation fire on Black Mountain in the Nicasio area this afternoon.
Some Mendocino Complex Fire evacuees return home
The Mendocino Complex fire is closing in on 300,000 acres, building on it's record-setting size, largest fire in California history. Wednesday morning, Cal Fire updated its numbers on the River Fire ( 48,920 acres, 81% contained) and the Ranch Fire (251,000 acres, 46% contained.)
The Mendocino Complex fire is closing in on 300,000 acres, building on it's record-setting size, largest fire in California history. Wednesday morning, Cal Fire updated its numbers on the River Fire ( 48,920 acres, 81% contained) and the Ranch Fire (251,000 acres, 46% contained.)
Experts critical of Pres. Trump's claims about California wasting water during fires
President Trump's tweets about the wildfires raging around California are prompting reaction from experts who are disputing his claims that the state is diverting water that could be used to fight the fires, into the ocean.
President Trump's tweets about the wildfires raging around California are prompting reaction from experts who are disputing his claims that the state is diverting water that could be used to fight the fires, into the ocean.
California's wildfires by the numbers - a look at past seasons
If you think we've had way more than the normal number and size of fires in California this summer you are correct. Even in the long perspective, the numbers are shocking.
If you think we've had way more than the normal number and size of fires in California this summer you are correct. Even in the long perspective, the numbers are shocking.
Shelters need laundry list of items for Mendocino Complex evacuees
The Mendocino Complex fires grew Tuesday, but at a slower rate than in previous days.
The Mendocino Complex fires grew Tuesday, but at a slower rate than in previous days.
Mendocino Complex Fires jumps overnight, destroys 14 more homes
The largest wildfire in California exploded overnight by nearly 50,000 acres, making the charred area about 315 square miles, or six and a half times the size of San Francisco.
The largest wildfire in California exploded overnight by nearly 50,000 acres, making the charred area about 315 square miles, or six and a half times the size of San Francisco.
Biggest blaze in California history challenges firefighters
Firefighters struggled against rugged terrain, high winds and an August heat wave Tuesday to slow the spread of the biggest wildfire ever recorded in California, an inferno that exploded to be nearly the size of Los Angeles in just 11 days.
Firefighters struggled against rugged terrain, high winds and an August heat wave Tuesday to slow the spread of the biggest wildfire ever recorded in California, an inferno that exploded to be nearly the size of Los Angeles in just 11 days.
Spare the air alert issued for Wednesday in Bay Area
A Spare the Air alert has been issued for the Bay Area for Wednesday because of a mix of smog and wildfire smoke expected in the region, air quality officials said.
A Spare the Air alert has been issued for the Bay Area for Wednesday because of a mix of smog and wildfire smoke expected in the region, air quality officials said.
Body-cam video shows sheriffs deputy braving flames
The Sonoma County Sheriff Department released body camera video taken Sunday night as officers responded to raging wildfires.
The Sonoma County Sheriff Department released body camera video taken Sunday night as officers responded to raging wildfires.