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.)

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Body-cam video shows sheriffs deputy braving flames
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The Sonoma County Sheriff Department released body camera video taken Sunday night as officers responded to raging wildfires.

Fires impacting Bay Area air quality
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Tom Flannigan talks to KTVU about air quality in the Bay Area in the aftermath of nearby wildfires.

Wildfires burning in Monterey
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Several fire crews from around the state have been called in to help battle the wildfires in parts of the state.

CA may allow inmate firefighters with violent pasts

California officials are considering allowing inmates with violent backgrounds to work outside prison walls fighting wildfires, and the idea is generating concerns about public safety...