Clayton neighbor saves homecoming with battery power; neighbors frustrated with PG&E
Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.
Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.
Bay Area strike teams in place for extreme red flag fire risk
Bay Area firefighters are concerned about the red flag warning that begins Thursday and extends into the weekend, with high wind gusts and very dry grass and other fuels creating dangerous potential for fires during October, a month that has seen some of the most deadly Bay Area fires in past years.
Bay Area firefighters are concerned about the red flag warning that begins Thursday and extends into the weekend, with high wind gusts and very dry grass and other fuels creating dangerous potential for fires during October, a month that has seen some of the most deadly Bay Area fires in past years.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Photos: Wildfire completely destroys Lake County home
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Glenhaven Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation orders and warnings
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
Possible power shutoffs in these Bay Area counties
Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported.
Several Bay Area counties are at an elevated risk of seeing potential public safety power shutoffs to help prevent wildfires, PG&E reported.
Man allegedly trying to cremate his dog sparks Colorado wildfire, officials say
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
The partially burned remains of a dog were found during officials' investigations into the cause of the fire.
Redwood City fire injures construction worker
Firefighters on Tuesday raced to put out a destructive fire in Redwood City that injured one construction worker and forced residents to flee their neighborhood choking on the thick smoke.
Firefighters on Tuesday raced to put out a destructive fire in Redwood City that injured one construction worker and forced residents to flee their neighborhood choking on the thick smoke.
Cal Fire firefighter arrested for allegedly starting 5 North Bay fires
A Cal Fire firefighter was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in the North Bay in recent weeks when he was off duty.
A Cal Fire firefighter was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in the North Bay in recent weeks when he was off duty.
San Francisco SPCA welcomes pets as wildfire threatens homes
The SF SPCA picked up dozens of animals from overcrowded Orange County shelters, as the Airport Fire threatens the region and strains local facilities.
The SF SPCA picked up dozens of animals from overcrowded Orange County shelters, as the Airport Fire threatens the region and strains local facilities.
Trump says he'd withhold federal aid for California wildfires if elected, insults Newsom
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference in Los Angeles where he said if he's elected, he would withhold federal aid for California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom doesn't change his water policy.
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference in Los Angeles where he said if he's elected, he would withhold federal aid for California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom doesn't change his water policy.
Crews battle vegetation fire near Concord
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
Bay Area-made robots help prevent wildfires
It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a new automated machine called the BurnBot.
It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a new automated machine called the BurnBot.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot?s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
The BurnBot?s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
Kelseyville wildfire prompts evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued in Kelseyville due to a wildfire.
Evacuation orders have been issued in Kelseyville due to a wildfire.
Boyles Fire in Clearlake burns structures and vehicles
The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.
The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.
'Immediate threat to life': Dozens of acres ablaze in Clearlake, evac orders in place
Dozens of acres are burning in Clearlake prompting mandatory evacuations as the fast-moving fire threatens structures.
Dozens of acres are burning in Clearlake prompting mandatory evacuations as the fast-moving fire threatens structures.
Line Fire: New evacuations ordered as blaze flares up
Amid a flare-up, fire officials said the fire is burning in the Bear Creek area south of the Snow Valley Resort and that smoke can be seen throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert.
Amid a flare-up, fire officials said the fire is burning in the Bear Creek area south of the Snow Valley Resort and that smoke can be seen throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert.
Line Fire in San Bernardino County burns 7,000+ acres; evacuation orders issued
The Line fire has burned over 7,100 acres, prompting evacuation orders across the area.
The Line fire has burned over 7,100 acres, prompting evacuation orders across the area.
50 wildfire sensors installed in San Mateo County
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.