Fairfield brush fire breaks out
Firefighters were responding to a wildfire burning brush in Fairfield on Thursday as rising temperatures began gripping inland parts of the Bay Area.
Firefighters were responding to a wildfire burning brush in Fairfield on Thursday as rising temperatures began gripping inland parts of the Bay Area.
Westbound Hwy 12 in Fairfield reopens, other closures remain in effect after grass fire
Westbound state Highway 12 in Fairfield has reopened, but the eastbound lanes remain closed after a grass fire prompted the shutdown of the highway and nearby roads on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
Westbound state Highway 12 in Fairfield has reopened, but the eastbound lanes remain closed after a grass fire prompted the shutdown of the highway and nearby roads on Tuesday afternoon, police said.
2 more found dead in McKinney Fire, bringing death toll to 4
Two more bodies were found within the burn zone of a huge Northern California wildfire, raising the death toll to four in the state’s largest blaze of the year, authorities said Tuesday.
Two more bodies were found within the burn zone of a huge Northern California wildfire, raising the death toll to four in the state’s largest blaze of the year, authorities said Tuesday.
Progress made in fight against California's McKinney Fire that killed 2
At least two people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday and the blaze remains out of control, authorities said.
At least two people have died and more than 100 homes, sheds and other buildings have burned in the McKinney Fire since it erupted last Friday and the blaze remains out of control, authorities said.
Lightning storm possibly caused McKinney Fire
Out of control and still uncontained, the McKinney Fire continues to burn, having consumed more than 55,000 acres so far. What and how the fire started is still under investigation, but those monitoring the fire are looking at lightning as a potential cause.
Out of control and still uncontained, the McKinney Fire continues to burn, having consumed more than 55,000 acres so far. What and how the fire started is still under investigation, but those monitoring the fire are looking at lightning as a potential cause.
McKinney Fire surpasses 55,000 acres; Bay Area crews head to battle
The largest wildfire so far this year in California has exploded to over 55,000 acres with no containment, officials said. The McKinney Fire was burning out of control in the Klamath National Forest, with expected thunderstorms a big concern on Monday.
The largest wildfire so far this year in California has exploded to over 55,000 acres with no containment, officials said. The McKinney Fire was burning out of control in the Klamath National Forest, with expected thunderstorms a big concern on Monday.
Puppy found wandering among McKinney Fire damage
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
A puppy was found wandering among the debris left by the raging McKinney Fire in Northern California, which had been hanging out near a home destroyed by the blaze.
2 found dead in car as crews battle largest California wildfire in Siskiyou County
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
Two people were found dead in their car, as crews battled the McKinney Fire which is 0% contained.
McKinney Fire in Northern California explodes to largest in state
The McKinney fire burning in Siskiyou County has exploded in size over the weekend. Officials said it is already larger than the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite.
The McKinney fire burning in Siskiyou County has exploded in size over the weekend. Officials said it is already larger than the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite.
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
116 homes, other structures burned in wildfire near Yosemite
At least 116 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, officials said Thursday.
At least 116 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, officials said Thursday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.