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.
Firefighters respond to fast-spreading vegetation fire near Castro Valley
A vegetation fire broke out Monday afternoon east of Castro Valley near westbound Interstate Highway 580, Alameda County fire officials said. Firefighters have stopped forward progress of the fire.
A vegetation fire broke out Monday afternoon east of Castro Valley near westbound Interstate Highway 580, Alameda County fire officials said. Firefighters have stopped forward progress of the fire.
Two years later, Big Basin Redwoods State Park bounces back from CZU fire
Two years after being destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex fire, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is regenerating and slowly re-opening to visitors.
Two years after being destroyed by the CZU Lightning Complex fire, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is regenerating and slowly re-opening to visitors.
U.S. Forest Service lookout dies in McKinney Fire when she wouldn't evacuate
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
A U.S. Forest Service fire lookout of 50 years died when she didn't heed advice to leave her home, which was overtaken by the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County, officials said.
Firefighters protect buildings briefly threatened by Martinez brush fire
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.
Firefighters managed to successfully protect buildings that were briefly threatened in a residential area of Martinez when a wildfire broke out Thursday afternoon.