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
Record profits for property insurers
A new study is out from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. It was incorporated into another study about your home and car insurance rates. As it turns out, some insurance companies are seeing record profits.
A new study is out from the National Association of Insurance Commissioners. It was incorporated into another study about your home and car insurance rates. As it turns out, some insurance companies are seeing record profits.
Watch: Huge 'firenado' swirls over Utah wildfire
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
The Deer Creek Fire has grown to over 11,000 acres as of July 14.
Pro-homeowner insurance bill working through California legislature
Two pro-homeowner insurance bills that have already passed the Democrat dominated Assembly, are now in the hands of the state Senate which, where Democrats also have a super majority. If the Senate agrees with the Assembly, the Governor will have an opportunity to make the FAIR plan more finally stable and begin setting course for a more normalized insurance market.
Two pro-homeowner insurance bills that have already passed the Democrat dominated Assembly, are now in the hands of the state Senate which, where Democrats also have a super majority. If the Senate agrees with the Assembly, the Governor will have an opportunity to make the FAIR plan more finally stable and begin setting course for a more normalized insurance market.
Can a Texas size flood hit California? It already has, several times
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
The question arises, can a Texas-like disaster occur here in California? The Bay Area's rain and snow season, October to April, does bring flooding but rarely on the level that occurred in Texas. But is has, several times.
California FAIR Plan found not fair to homeowners forced to use its 'insurance'
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy directly violates state law by denying coverage for clean-up and remediatons, a very expensive benefit FAIR Plan is obliged to render.
A Los Angeles Superior Court judge ruled that the California FAIR Plan’s smoke-damage policy directly violates state law by denying coverage for clean-up and remediatons, a very expensive benefit FAIR Plan is obliged to render.
Fire season starting out fast and furious: fireworks a threat as July 4th approaches
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
As we move into the peak of the fire season over the next three or four months, we wanted to see if looking back over the last few months can help us see what's coming.
'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
Most power restored after PG&E's first wildfire shutoffs of summer season
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
2-alarm fire burns homes in Brentwood
Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.
Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.
Berkeley approves new wildfire prevention rules, some threaten to sue
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.