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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Big Basin Redwoods State Park will reopen with limited public access on July 22, almost two years after the CZU Fire unleashed extensive damage.
Shasta County wildfire stopped after a dozen structures burned
Containment of a small but destructive Northern California wildfire increased Friday.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%.
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.
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.
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.