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.
Red flag warning issued for Solano County due to high winds, low humidity
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
A Red Flag fire warning was issued for Solano County from 11 p.m. Saturday until 5 a.m. Monday because of gusty winds and low humidity, the National Weather Service said.
Los Gatos residents save homes from wildfire by heeding warnings
Santa Clara County fire officials said, Wednesday, that Los Gatos homeowners that heeded their advice to create a 'defensible space' around their homes, likely saved their homes and neighborhood during a two acre May 29 wildfire.
Santa Clara County fire officials said, Wednesday, that Los Gatos homeowners that heeded their advice to create a 'defensible space' around their homes, likely saved their homes and neighborhood during a two acre May 29 wildfire.
Grass fire near Interstate 580 shuts down lanes
A grass fire in Livermore on Tuesday morning shut down three lanes and brought traffic to a halt in the area.
A grass fire in Livermore on Tuesday morning shut down three lanes and brought traffic to a halt in the area.
Alameda County firefighter injured in Corral Fire faces 2nd surgery
The Alameda County Fire Department is hoping to raise money for one of its firefighters who was seriously injured while battling the Corral Fire.
The Alameda County Fire Department is hoping to raise money for one of its firefighters who was seriously injured while battling the Corral Fire.
Crews battle 50-acre fire in Pittsburg
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
At least two agencies are tackling a 50-acre fire in Pittsburg Sunday evening, the Contra Costa Fire Protection District said.
Grass fire grows to 44 acres in unincorporated Alameda County
A grass fire that started on Saturday morning in Alameda County was about 65% contained as it grew to 44 acres as of Cal Fire's last update at 3 p.m.
A grass fire that started on Saturday morning in Alameda County was about 65% contained as it grew to 44 acres as of Cal Fire's last update at 3 p.m.
State Farm: Some Californians can keep home insurance, but something major won't be covered
Insurance giant State Farm says it will let certain California home insurance customers keep their coverage after all. But there's a major catch.
Insurance giant State Farm says it will let certain California home insurance customers keep their coverage after all. But there's a major catch.
Crews mostly contain Patterson Fire near Altamont Pass
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
Firefighters with CalFire say a vegetation fire that rapidly spread in an unincorporated area of the Altamont Pass on Monday is at 75% containment.
Corral Fire: Firefighter out of hospital as crews maintain upper hand
The Corral Fire near Tracy that forced weekend evacuations was not connected to a controlled burn that Alameda County conducted near a lab facility, officials said.
The Corral Fire near Tracy that forced weekend evacuations was not connected to a controlled burn that Alameda County conducted near a lab facility, officials said.
Corral Fire: Tracy evacuation order downgraded, anxious residents check homes
Cal Fire officials said, Sunday, that Corral Fire mandatory evacuations are being downgraded to warnings, effective 6 p.m. PDT. Hundreds of residents of one subdivision waited all day to see the status of their homes.
Cal Fire officials said, Sunday, that Corral Fire mandatory evacuations are being downgraded to warnings, effective 6 p.m. PDT. Hundreds of residents of one subdivision waited all day to see the status of their homes.
Corral Fire grows to 14,000 acres east of Livermore
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
The wind-driven Corral Fire hopscotched across I-580 in several spots overnight, keeping the firefighters busy holding the flames back from nearby neighborhoods south of Tracy. The fire had burned more than 14,000 acres as of Sunday evening.
Law seeks to eliminate cancer causing chemicals from firefighter protective clothing
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Following the lead of San Francisco's supervisors and mayor, SF Assembly member Matt Haney has proposed a law, almost certain to pass overwhelmingly, that will protect firefighters' lives from their own protective firefighter clothing.
Crews contain separate Antioch fires
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
Fire officials said two brush fires that broke out in Antioch on Thursday afternoon were contained without injuries or damage to structures.
State filing shows California zip codes where State Farm plans to drop policy holders
A recent state filing by State Farm shows exactly where California's largest home insurer plans to drop tens of thousands of policyholders because of significant wildfire risk.
A recent state filing by State Farm shows exactly where California's largest home insurer plans to drop tens of thousands of policyholders because of significant wildfire risk.