Mosquito Fire forces more than 11K to flee homes
A video from the El Dorado County Sheriff's office shows a deputy rushing to rescue an elderly couple who were trapped in the Mosquito fire. Over 11,000 people have been forced to evacuate in the Sierra foothills due to the wildfire that exploded in size over the weekend.
A video from the El Dorado County Sheriff's office shows a deputy rushing to rescue an elderly couple who were trapped in the Mosquito fire. Over 11,000 people have been forced to evacuate in the Sierra foothills due to the wildfire that exploded in size over the weekend.
Wildfire smoke enters Bay Area prompting air quality advisory
Wildfire smoke has drifted into the Bay Area and has prompted an air quality advisory through Saturday.
Wildfire smoke has drifted into the Bay Area and has prompted an air quality advisory through Saturday.
Mosquito Fire grows to over 41,000 acres, 10% contained
The Mosquito Fire burning in the mountains west of Lake Tahoe has burned 41,433 acres in four days, according to Cal Fire.
The Mosquito Fire burning in the mountains west of Lake Tahoe has burned 41,433 acres in four days, according to Cal Fire.
California faces wildfires, heat and likely rain, flooding
Forces were beginning to collide in California on Thursday as wildfires threatened communities, an epic heat wave stressed the electrical grid and as moisture from a hurricane was expected to bring thunderstorms and floods along with cooling.
Forces were beginning to collide in California on Thursday as wildfires threatened communities, an epic heat wave stressed the electrical grid and as moisture from a hurricane was expected to bring thunderstorms and floods along with cooling.
Tana fire prompts evacuations in Clearlake
Some residents in Clearlake were ordered to flee their homes due to a dangerous fire burning in the Lake County town.
Some residents in Clearlake were ordered to flee their homes due to a dangerous fire burning in the Lake County town.
Route Fire in Castaic fully contained
Fire officials said the fire burned 5,208 acres and was fully contained Sept. 6.
Fire officials said the fire burned 5,208 acres and was fully contained Sept. 6.
SJSU scientists say heatwaves sapping soil of moisture, increasing wildfire danger
SJSU researchers believe the Bay Areas ongoing heatwave raises the potential risks of devastating wildfires.
SJSU researchers believe the Bay Areas ongoing heatwave raises the potential risks of devastating wildfires.
Mosquito wildfire in Tahoe National Forest forces evacuations
A new wildfire started burning Tuesday in Placer County. The Mosquito Fire, near Oxbow Reservoir, is burning in steep and inaccessible terrain, according to Cal Fire officials.
A new wildfire started burning Tuesday in Placer County. The Mosquito Fire, near Oxbow Reservoir, is burning in steep and inaccessible terrain, according to Cal Fire officials.
Grass fire breaks out in same area for a second straight day in Contra Costa County
The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department on Tuesday scrambled to put out flames in the same area where a brush fire broke out on Monday.
The Crockett-Carquinez Fire Department on Tuesday scrambled to put out flames in the same area where a brush fire broke out on Monday.
At least 2 people dead in Hemet fire
At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.
At least two people are dead after a brush fire started spreading into the residential areas of Hemet.
Southern California wildfire explodes to 500 acres in one hour
A wildfire rapidly spread to more than 500 acres on Monday afternoon in Hemet, California, about 80 miles east of Los Angeles, according to Cal Fire.
A wildfire rapidly spread to more than 500 acres on Monday afternoon in Hemet, California, about 80 miles east of Los Angeles, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters prepare to protect the public and themselves during the heat spell
Firefighters tasked with protecting the public are also focused on protecting themselves during the heat spell that increases the demands on crews.
Firefighters tasked with protecting the public are also focused on protecting themselves during the heat spell that increases the demands on crews.
Power bills sent to McKinney fire victims who lost their homes
McKinney fire victims in Siskiyou County say they are receiving utility bills from Pacific Power and expected to pay them back in full, despite losing everything.
McKinney fire victims in Siskiyou County say they are receiving utility bills from Pacific Power and expected to pay them back in full, despite losing everything.
Western fires outpace California effort to fill inmate crews
Two state programs designed to get more former inmate firefighters hired professionally have barely made a dent, according to an Associated Press review.
Two state programs designed to get more former inmate firefighters hired professionally have barely made a dent, according to an Associated Press review.
DNA, dental records identify 4 killed by California wildfire
Authorities have identified four people killed last month in California’s largest and deadliest wildfire of the year. DNA and dental analysis were used to identify the Klamath River residents, the Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Friday.
Authorities have identified four people killed last month in California’s largest and deadliest wildfire of the year. DNA and dental analysis were used to identify the Klamath River residents, the Siskyou County Sheriff’s Office tweeted Friday.
Downed power line starts brush fire in Novato, causes panic at RV park
Marion Coleman said he was heating up a plate of spaghetti in his RV at the Novato RV Park on Armstrong Avenue when the power went out and he saw people running.
Marion Coleman said he was heating up a plate of spaghetti in his RV at the Novato RV Park on Armstrong Avenue when the power went out and he saw people running.
California ISO issues Flex Alert for Wednesday, Spare the Air alert also called
California's Independent Systems Operator – which manages the state power grid, has called a flex alert due to excessive heat from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17.
California's Independent Systems Operator – which manages the state power grid, has called a flex alert due to excessive heat from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, August 17.
Thunderstorms possible in parts of Bay Area Tuesday night into Wednesday
The National Weather Service on Tuesday said there will be enough moisture and lift in the air above the Bay Area late in the night and into early Wednesday for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
The National Weather Service on Tuesday said there will be enough moisture and lift in the air above the Bay Area late in the night and into early Wednesday for a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.
High heat brings day of wildfires to Bay Area
High heat and dry conditions, created a busy day for firefighters across the Bay Area and more of the same is expected for Tuesday.
High heat and dry conditions, created a busy day for firefighters across the Bay Area and more of the same is expected for Tuesday.
Firefighters respond to brush fire in Brisbane
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Brisbane Monday evening.
Firefighters are responding to a brush fire in Brisbane Monday evening.