Yosemite wildfire is latest threat to giant sequoia trees
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
San Francisco protesters push for PG&E accountability amid fire season
Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.
Amador County's Electra Fire could have been started by fireworks, sheriff says
The Electra Fire started at a recreation area along a river where people were celebrating July Fourth and the location suggests fireworks or a barbecue as a cause.
Electra Fire burning 100 miles from Bay Area can impact utilities in region
Beyond the damage to property and habitat, real and threatened, the Electra Fire is causing in the Sierra foothill. the Bay Area could see consequences coming from it to water and power. In effect. a fire a hundred miles from here can impact power and water supplies right here.
Electra Fire triples in size overnight, threatens homes
The Electra Fire that had more than tripled in size overnight Monday is now 5% contained, Cal Fire officials said Tuesday night.
Fireworks spark fewer Bay Area fires over July 4 weekend
Before noon Tuesday, a wildfire exploded on Cordelia's Nelson Hill, challenging firefighters who eventually contained the blaze.
Evacuation orders lifted for wildfire in Solano County
All evacuation orders have been lifted stemming from a four alarm brush fire in the community of Cordelia in Solano County on Tuesday.
Oakland's illegal firework hotline goes down as emergency crews contain flames around Bay Area
Emergency crews were busy responding to flare-ups all over the Bay Area caused by illegal fireworks. Oakland's hotline set up for residents to report illegal fireworks was full, and people were unable to leave tips.
Bay Area crews work to contain multiple fires caused by illegal fireworks
July 4 was one of the busiest days of the year for Bay Area firefighters. They worked to contain several fires that broke out due to illegal fireworks.
Electra Fire in Amador County forces evacuations
A rapidly-spreading wildfire has grown to approximately 1,000 acres in the Sierra Foothills in a matter of about two hours Monday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Contra Costa firefighters blame overnight fires on illegal fireworks
Firefighters are bracing for one of their busiest days of the year, the 4th of July. They've already had a busy weekend in Contra Costa County.
Bay Area first responders gear up for potential 4th of July fires
Bay Area law enforcement and firefighters prepare for a possible outbreak of fires on the fourth of July. They said even though the Bay Area has had unseasonable low temps, fire danger remains high.
Containment grows on Rices Fire, but more firefighters suffer injuries
A wildfire burning in the Sierra foothills has grown to 900 acres and injured 13 firefighters since it broke out on June 28, Cal Fire said Friday morning.
'It's not worth it:' Santa Clara County campaign discourages using illegal fireworks
Fire officials across the Bay Area are reminding people that they're breaking the law if they use fireworks of any kind at home.
Northern California wildfire threatens 500 buildings
A wildfire that erupted in Northern California in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings.