11-year-old arrested for allegedly starting Pacifica fire with fireworks
An 11-year-old boy was arrested by Pacifica police Wednesday for allegedly starting a vegetation fire with fireworks.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
Some residents return home as fire near Yosemite slows
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities.
Herds of goats helping firefighters prevent wildfires in East Bay hills
At Lake Chabot Regional Park, 600 goats are grazing to create fire breaks and assist the East Bay Regional Parks District and its firefighters in reducing fire fuels and hazards.
Crews respond to brush fire near Sonoma Raceway
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a 50-acre brush fire near the Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Cal Fire responds to vegetation fire in El Dorado County
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a 21-acre vegetation fire in El Dorado County on Tuesday. The Cable Fire incident is 5% contained, officials say.
California wildfires are in better shape than this time last year, but that may not last
Though the Oak Fire is largely a remote mountain wildfire, we are entering California's worst fire months; August, September and October. We take a look at how things are going so far this fire season.
Firefighters slow growth of Oak Fire burning near Yosemite
Firefighters significantly slowed the spread of a huge wildfire burning in forest near Yosemite National Park, where thousands of residents of mountain communities were still under evacuation orders Monday and smoke was spreading for hundreds of miles around.
Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Oak Fire in Mariposa County explodes in size, forces evacuations
A fast-moving wildfire near Yosemite National Park erupted Friday afternoon and prompted evacuations even as firefighters made progress against an earlier blaze that burned to the edge of a grove of giant sequoias.
Big Basin State Park partially reopens after wildfire destruction nearly 2 years ago
Big Basin State Park in Santa Cruz County will partially reopen Friday, almost two years since wildfires roared through the Boulder Creek park.
Forward progress stopped on 120-acre Flynn Fire near Altamont, Cal Fire says
A fire dubbed the "Flynn" fire due to its proximity to North Flynn Road near Altamont in Alameda County has reached 120 acres and is 40% contained, but forward progress has been stopped, according to officials.
Boonville wildfire near Peachland Road, Lone Tree Ridge forces road closure
A meadow wildfire is burning in Boonville in Mendocino County, near Peachland Road and Lone Tree Ridge.
Contra Costa County vegetation fire near Deer Valley Road contained
Firefighters have stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire at the intersection of Deer Valley Road and Marsh Creek in Contra Costa County Monday evening.
Lincoln Fire near Marin City prompts Highway 101 delays, evacuation orders lifted
The Marin County Sheriff's Department and fire crews have stopped forward progress of the Lincoln Fire burning along the northbound lanes of Highway 101 near Marin City.
Grass fire breaks out in Pittsburg
Firefighters were battling a grassfire in Pittsburg.
Is The FAIR Plan unfair at it's core?
In the wake of increasing non-renewals and outright cancellations, the Insurance Commissioner ordered an independent study of California's home and business insurer of last resort; the so-called Fair Plan. California's FAIR Plan, was created by the state legislature more than a half century ago for people canceled by insurers.
Crews gain on Yosemite National Park, California wildfires
Containment grew overnight on a fire burning for more than a week in Yosemite National Park and residents of the community of Wawona can return to their homes starting Sunday, park officials said Saturday.
East Bay marshland fire flooded in unique approach to stop smoke from polluting air
A marshland fire that has been burning for several weeks in Pittsburg is being flooded with water from the Bay in a unique firefighting approach. Smoke from the fire has been polluting the air.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park partially reopens July 22
Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen with limited public access on July 22, almost two years after the CZU Fire unleashed extensive damage.