Inferno blows through Chinese Camp ranch fire; firefighters and home miraculously survive
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
New video of the TCU September Lightning Complex fires shows firefighters who are battling the blaze at Chinese Camp narrowly escaping being swept away by the inferno.
CAL FIRE begins assessing damage from TCU September Lightning Complex fires
Evacuation orders are still in place in several areas due to the “immediate threat to life," according to CAL FIRE.
Evacuation orders are still in place in several areas due to the “immediate threat to life," according to CAL FIRE.
Chinese Camp man describes how he saved his home surrounded by wildfire
A Tuolumne County homeowner was able to save his home surrounded by wildfire thanks to some help from his friends – and a chainsaw.
A Tuolumne County homeowner was able to save his home surrounded by wildfire thanks to some help from his friends – and a chainsaw.
Chinese Camp: 1st look at historic California Gold Rush town damaged by fire
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
New video shows the aftermath of a wildfire that destroyed part of a historic California Gold Rush town.
Lightning sparks fires in Tuolumne County, evacuations underway
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
A series of lightning-sparked wildfires led to evacuation orders in the Sierra Foothills in Tuolumne County on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Cal Fire gears up for peak wildfire season in Bay Area
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Cal Fire will be using an arsenal of high-tech tools, to help track and stay ahead of fires.
Evacuations ordered as Peter Fire burns in Lake County
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
Evacuations were ordered Friday for a Lake County community after a vegetation fire broke out near the unincorporated town of Kelseyville, officials said.
Pickett Fire: Firefighters gaining control
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
The latest Cal Fire report on the 4-day old Pickett Fire, shows it has burned 6,803 acres, but is still only 15% contained, making it a threat if winds pick up. Though still dangerous, this fire is facing relentless assault from forces equal to the task.
Mountain View teens create fire retardant used in Calistoga
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
Two Mountain View teens created a non-toxic retardant that helped protect homes from wildfires like the Pickett Fire.
A dozen wildfire-mitigation goats and sheep mysteriously died on the job in the North Bay, but why?
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.
Billie Thibodeau has been raising goats and sheep for to graze on dry brush to prevent wildfires. Recently, more than 10% of her herd mysteriously died while on the job.
Pickett Fire grows to nearly 6,000 acres, encroaching on Napa County vineyards
The Pickett Fire continues to grow in Napa County, and the flames are now encroaching on vineyards near Aetna Springs.
The Pickett Fire continues to grow in Napa County, and the flames are now encroaching on vineyards near Aetna Springs.
Pickett Fire still burning; evacuation orders remain in place
The Pickett Fire in Calistoga doubled in size and, as of Saturday morning, was about 4,000 acres and 7% contained, CalFire officials announced.
The Pickett Fire in Calistoga doubled in size and, as of Saturday morning, was about 4,000 acres and 7% contained, CalFire officials announced.
Calistoga vegetation fire triggers evacuations
CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.
CAL FIRE LNU reported at 3:24 p.m. that a fire was burning near the 2300 block of Pickett Road and warned the public to use caution while traveling through the area.
Novato's Shaded Fire Break will save homes
The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.
The small Marin town of Novato is creating a so-called Shaded Fuel Break to keep small gash and brush fires from climbing up into the top of trees, setting off major firestorms.
Vegetation fires spark in East Bay
The Benicia Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that the two-alarm blaze was burning behind Camel Road.
The Benicia Fire Department reported around 3 p.m. that the two-alarm blaze was burning behind Camel Road.
Bay Area fire departments prepare for higher fire risk this week
Bay Area fire departments are preparing for increased wildfire danger this week, and urging residents to take precautions as higher temperatures and winds are expected in the coming days.
Bay Area fire departments are preparing for increased wildfire danger this week, and urging residents to take precautions as higher temperatures and winds are expected in the coming days.
Gifford Fire explodes in Santa Barbara, San Luis Obispo counties
The Gifford fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Cal Fire said: As of Monday, it had burned nearly 70,000 acres and was only 3% contained.
The Gifford fire exploded overnight in Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, Cal Fire said: As of Monday, it had burned nearly 70,000 acres and was only 3% contained.
Historic lodge on the Grand Canyon's North Rim has been destroyed by wildfire, park official says
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
The Grand Canyon Lodge, the only lodging inside the park at the North Rim, was consumed by the flames, park Superintendent Ed Keable told park residents, staff and others in a meeting Sunday morning.
Santa Cruz County startup in semifinals of global wildfire tech competition
Ember Flash Aerospace, a small Santa Cruz County startup, is a semifinalist in the global XPRIZE Wildfire competition.
Ember Flash Aerospace, a small Santa Cruz County startup, is a semifinalist in the global XPRIZE Wildfire competition.
State Farm pushes to keep rate hike documents secret
The insurance company has lobbied for permission to keep from the public documents justifying large increases for policyholders in the wake of devastating wildfires in Southern California
The insurance company has lobbied for permission to keep from the public documents justifying large increases for policyholders in the wake of devastating wildfires in Southern California