Bear Fire near Tahoe sends hundreds to flee from their homes
A wildfire in Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County has exploded to almost 1,600 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and prompted hundreds of evacuations in the area.
A wildfire in Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County has exploded to almost 1,600 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and prompted hundreds of evacuations in the area.
Bear Fire sparks in Tahoe National Forest, evacuations underway in Sierra County
A wildfire that sparked in Tahoe National Forest on Monday afternoon has grown to more than 1,000 acres and is prompting evacuations in the area, according to Cal Fire.
A wildfire that sparked in Tahoe National Forest on Monday afternoon has grown to more than 1,000 acres and is prompting evacuations in the area, according to Cal Fire.
California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Man testing fireworks charged with arson in Butte County's Thompson Fire
An Oroville man has been charged with arson for the Thompson Fire in Butte County that started on July 2.
An Oroville man has been charged with arson for the Thompson Fire in Butte County that started on July 2.
Air quality advisory extends into Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the rest of Thursday and Friday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the rest of Thursday and Friday.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.
California wildfire burning down homes in San Bernardino County; Evacuations underway
A massive fire is burning down homes in an Inland Empire neighborhood.
A massive fire is burning down homes in an Inland Empire neighborhood.
How to help victims of the Park Fire, now the fourth largest fire in California history
Disaster relief groups are coming to the aid of victims of Northern California's Park Fire. Here is how you can help.
Disaster relief groups are coming to the aid of victims of Northern California's Park Fire. Here is how you can help.
Creek Fire fully contained: Cal Fire
The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.
The Creek Fire has been fully contained, Cal Fire reported Saturday.
Parties in lawsuits seeking damages for Maui fires reach $4B global settlement, court filings say
The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
The parties in lawsuits seeking damages for last year's Maui wildfires have reached a $4 billion global settlement, a court filing said Friday, nearly one year after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century.
Three next-door neighbors all lose homes to destructive Park Fire
The destructive Park Fire continues to burn, leveling over 300 structures in Northern California, including the Cohasset home of Summer Rocha and her 8-month-old daughter Pearl.
The destructive Park Fire continues to burn, leveling over 300 structures in Northern California, including the Cohasset home of Summer Rocha and her 8-month-old daughter Pearl.
Park Fire evacuee families promise to rebuild after losing everything
Families are beginning to return home where evacuation orders are slowly being lifted in neighborhoods hit hard by the Park Fire near Chico.
Families are beginning to return home where evacuation orders are slowly being lifted in neighborhoods hit hard by the Park Fire near Chico.
Arsonist possibly responsible for four South Bay fires
In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist.
In the Santa Cruz Mountains fire investigators are looking into a series of suspicious fires which could be the work of an arsonist.
Puppies rescued from California's Park Fire by rescuer who ran nearly 2 miles
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Trevor Skaggs had to be flown into the area before he ran over a mile and a half to find and locate the mother and her puppies. After giving them water and bits of his protein bar, he managed to get them to follow him another mile and a half back to the helicopter.
Study: Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Research shows wildfire smoke significantly raises dementia risk, with a 21% increase per 1 microgram of PM2.5, compared to other air pollution.
Park Fire: Largest California wildfire of 2024
A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year.
A burning car pushed into a gully sparked California’s largest wildfire of the year.
Road closures, evacuations active as wildfire in Sunol burns
A wildfire burning in Alameda County is holding steady at 734 acres with a 15% containment, officials said.
A wildfire burning in Alameda County is holding steady at 734 acres with a 15% containment, officials said.
Point Fire jumps in containment at 85%, road closures lifted
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
Residents near Concord and Bay Point can breathe a sigh of relief as crews get the upper hand in the Point Fire as the containment increases.
Forward progress stopped in Creek Fire as containment increases in East Bay wildfires
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.
An immediate evacuation order was issued on Friday afternoon for a fast-moving vegetation fire between the cities of Concord and Bay Point.