Shasta County wildfire stopped after a dozen structures burned
Containment of a small but destructive Northern California wildfire increased Friday.
Evacuations after homes burn in Shasta County fire
Evacuations were ordered Thursday after a fire destroyed homes, scorched vegetation and threatened a tortoise sanctuary in Shasta County, authorities said.
Smoldering Marsh Fire extends air quality advisory through Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended its air quality advisory for wildfire smoke in eastern Contra Costa County through Friday.
Grass fire in Solano County holding at 115 acres, mostly contained
A vegetation fire in Solano County is holding at 115 acres and has reached 80% containment Wednesday evening, fire officials say.
Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest
A wildfire that threatened a grove of California’s giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was burning eastward into the Sierra National Forest on Wednesday.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Washburn Fire containment drops at Yosemite
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Washburn fire grows, leaving Yosemite's sequoias and nearby town in danger
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Pittsburg due to Marsh Fire
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Yosemite fire grows, prompts Bay Area air quality advisory
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
PG&E worker saves nearly 100 people in Electra Fire, hailed as hero
A PG&E worker is being praised as a hero for his actions during the early hours of the Electra Fire. Gabe Garcia was doing his regular monthly inspections when the flames erupted. He rushed nearly 100 people to safety.
Pitt Marsh fire reignites; dense smoke for miles
Con Fire said Friday the wildfire that has been burning in Pittsburg for the last three weeks began kicking up new evidence of burning. Large amounts of smoke can be seen in the area.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite's imperiled sequoias to be wrapped with fire-resistant foil
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday and hundreds of people ordered evacuated nearby as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
Bay Area firefighters develop game-changing wildfire technology
Since the first major firestorms of 2017, high technology has been improving tools for firefighters, who still mainly work on the ground and often with little information about how the overall fight is going.
Evacuation orders lifted for fire burning in Morgan Hill
Mandatory evacuations were ordered Friday for a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill.