Fireworks blamed for massive fire destroying Riverside County homes; Suspects sought
Authorities are searching for suspects seen running from the origin point of the Hawarden Fire that destroyed several homes and forced Riverside residents to evacuate over the weekend.
Authorities are searching for suspects seen running from the origin point of the Hawarden Fire that destroyed several homes and forced Riverside residents to evacuate over the weekend.
Grass fire burning by train tracks damages home in Fremont
A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said.
A vegetation fire in Fremont burned near train tracks and homes and extended to nearby trees, authorities said.
California wildfire situation is mixed this season
California's wildfire season is well underway. How does it compare to years past? The answer is mixed. That's the message behind an hour-long news conference Gov. Gavin Newsom and state emergency officials gave on Wednesday.
California's wildfire season is well underway. How does it compare to years past? The answer is mixed. That's the message behind an hour-long news conference Gov. Gavin Newsom and state emergency officials gave on Wednesday.
Royal Fire: Sheriff spots 13 missing hikers in Tahoe National Forest
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
The Placer County Sheriff's Office said investigators spotted 13 young hikers Monday morning in the Tahoe National Forest who were camping about two miles from the Royal Fire.
Michael Jackson’s former Neverland Ranch threatened by growing wildfire outside of Santa Barbara
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Michael Jackson bought the 2,600-acre property in 1987 and owned it until his death in 2009. The property is now known as the Sycamore Valley Ranch.
Lake Fire burns near former Michael Jackson Neverland Ranch at 13,000+ acres, 0% contained: report
The Lake fire in Santa Barbara County has exploded in size, growing to thousands of acres from Friday.
The Lake fire in Santa Barbara County has exploded in size, growing to thousands of acres from Friday.
Man using lawn mower causes fire in Geyserville, is arrested
A man doing garden work is believed to have caused Sonoma County's Pocket Fire that burned 11 acres. The man was arrested and charged with a felony and misdemeanors.
A man doing garden work is believed to have caused Sonoma County's Pocket Fire that burned 11 acres. The man was arrested and charged with a felony and misdemeanors.
Dozens of Bay Area fires break out on July 4 because of fireworks
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
Thompson fire spreads, with more hot weather expected. Thousands evacuate
Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire Wednesday in Northern California that has forced at least 16,000 people to evacuate, with another day of extreme heat expected.
Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire Wednesday in Northern California that has forced at least 16,000 people to evacuate, with another day of extreme heat expected.
Thompson Fire prompts evacuations, Oroville in state of emergency
Officials in Butte County say as many as 13,000 people are being evacuated from a vegetation fire that scorched about 3,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
Officials in Butte County say as many as 13,000 people are being evacuated from a vegetation fire that scorched about 3,000 acres by Wednesday morning.
Berkeley Hills blaze on Grizzly Peak Boulevard
Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night.
Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night.
Grass fire burning west of Brentwood in Contra Costa County
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Forward progress has been made on a 255-acre grass fire burning west of Brentwood at Deer Valley Road and Empire Mine Road, officials say.
Firefighters battle grass fires in Sonoma, Alameda counties
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
San Jose grassfire breaks out along highway
Firefighters battled a brush fire near the Highway 85 and 87 interchange on Monday afternoon, as the fire sent thick heavy smoke hovering over the area.
Firefighters battled a brush fire near the Highway 85 and 87 interchange on Monday afternoon, as the fire sent thick heavy smoke hovering over the area.
Point Fire remains at 85% contained, burning at 1,207 acres
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
The Point Fire in Sonoma County remains 85% contained and holding at 1,207 acres, Cal Fire said on social media at 9:56 a.m. Sunday.
Brush fire sparks in San Jose near Hwy-101, traffic impacted
A brush fire popped up in San Jose near Highway 101 early Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
A brush fire popped up in San Jose near Highway 101 early Saturday evening, according to the California Highway Patrol.
Firefighter severely burned in Corral fire released from hospital
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
Big new wildfires challenged California firefighters Tuesday even as they increased containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry north winds arrived over the weekend.
Big new wildfires challenged California firefighters Tuesday even as they increased containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry north winds arrived over the weekend.
Point Fire: Containment at 40% on wildfire in Sonoma wine country
The Point Fire in Sonoma County has grown to 1,207 acres, CalFire confirmed.
The Point Fire in Sonoma County has grown to 1,207 acres, CalFire confirmed.
Sonoma County Point Fire grows to 900 acres, some buildings destroyed
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.
The Point Fire burning Sunday in northern Sonoma County near Lake Sonoma is up to 900 acres and remains at 15% containment, according to Cal Fire.