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.
Tips to Protect Yourself from Environmental Hazards
California's dry summer heat can lead to extreme conditions that may seriously impact our health if we're not prepared. Dr. Laura Myers, a pulmonologist and researcher at Kaiser Permanente, shares crucial tips on staying safe and ready.
California's dry summer heat can lead to extreme conditions that may seriously impact our health if we're not prepared. Dr. Laura Myers, a pulmonologist and researcher at Kaiser Permanente, shares crucial tips on staying safe and ready.
Car fire spreads to vegetation along the Altamont Pass
A car fire spread to vegetation in the Altamont Pass on Thursday night. Fire officials say the fire has spread to 100 acres.
A car fire spread to vegetation in the Altamont Pass on Thursday night. Fire officials say the fire has spread to 100 acres.
Man who drove truck missing front tire suspected of sparking wildfire in Sonoma County
A 44-year-old man who reportedly drove a truck for more than four miles without a right front tire is suspected of sparking a blaze that burned 36 acres in Sonoma County this week, authorities said Thursday.
A 44-year-old man who reportedly drove a truck for more than four miles without a right front tire is suspected of sparking a blaze that burned 36 acres in Sonoma County this week, authorities said Thursday.
Park Fire continues to explode in size, suspected arsonist arrested
The Park Fire northeast of the city of Chico has grown to nearly 125,000 acres by Thursday night.
The Park Fire northeast of the city of Chico has grown to nearly 125,000 acres by Thursday night.
Wildfire smoke pours across America bringing haze from coast to coast
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
Hundreds of wildfires burning across the western U.S. and Canada are spewing dense smoke that is being carried hundreds, if not thousands, of miles away.
After years of rebuilding, iconic Napa wineries reopen with high-tech, fire-resistant upgrades
Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.
Signorello Estate in Napa and Sterling Vineyards in Calistoga have reopened with state-of-the-art upgrades after years of renovations and construction. They were devastated in separate wildfires that tore through wine country.
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.