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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
A wildfire that erupted in Northern California in Nevada County forced evacuations as it threatened about 500 homes and other buildings.
Fireworks for sale despite drought-related fire dangers
The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.
The National Fire Protection Association says fireworks are responsible for more than 8,000 fires. Tuesday was the first day of so-called 'safe and sane' fireworks sales and inventories are already low.
Evacuations ordered for wildfire burning in Nevada County
Residents in the area of a wildfire in Nevada County were told to leave their homes on Tuesday afternoon as flames quickly spread.
Residents in the area of a wildfire in Nevada County were told to leave their homes on Tuesday afternoon as flames quickly spread.
Oakland photographer raising awareness on issues like climate change through billboard campaign
An Oakland photographer is hoping to raise awareness about climate change and the housing crisis through a series of billboards.
An Oakland photographer is hoping to raise awareness about climate change and the housing crisis through a series of billboards.
Grass fire near landfill that caused heavy traffic delays on Hwy 101 contained
An 80-acre grass fire on the east side of Interstate Highway 101 near a landfill was contained Monday night after causing heavy traffic delays, officials say.
An 80-acre grass fire on the east side of Interstate Highway 101 near a landfill was contained Monday night after causing heavy traffic delays, officials say.
Woman arrested on suspicion of arson after 2 Albany Hill fires
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on suspicion of arson after two fires broke out Sunday in Albany Hill.
Police arrested a 31-year-old woman on suspicion of arson after two fires broke out Sunday in Albany Hill.
Crews tackle vegetation fire in Hercules; I-80 affected
Firefighters on Monday morning battled a vegetation fire in Hercules, which will likely affect traffic on Interstate 80 for a while as crews work to beat back the flames.
Firefighters on Monday morning battled a vegetation fire in Hercules, which will likely affect traffic on Interstate 80 for a while as crews work to beat back the flames.
Firefighters work to contain 3 new brush fires in Bay Area
Crews worked to contain three new vegetation fires that started Saturday. One is in Alamo, another is near San Rafael, and another further south near Santa Cruz.
Crews worked to contain three new vegetation fires that started Saturday. One is in Alamo, another is near San Rafael, and another further south near Santa Cruz.
Rapidly spreading brush fire burning in Pittsburg
Firefighters on Friday raced to the scene of a rapidly spreading grass fire in Pittsburg.
Firefighters on Friday raced to the scene of a rapidly spreading grass fire in Pittsburg.
Residents evacuate as crews battle several brush fires across the Bay Area
Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
Firefighters raced to a series of wildfires that broke out around the Bay Area Thursday afternoon, threatening homes and forcing evacuations.
San Mateo County fire nearly contained, but power not fully restored
Firefighters said they've made good progress, containing a fire in San Mateo County. Now, the big problem for neighborhoods affected by the Edgewood Fire is an ongoing power outage.
Firefighters said they've made good progress, containing a fire in San Mateo County. Now, the big problem for neighborhoods affected by the Edgewood Fire is an ongoing power outage.
Firefighters working to contain vegetation fire in Vacaville
Firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a vegetation fire in Vacaville.
Firefighters responded Wednesday afternoon to a vegetation fire in Vacaville.
Evacuation orders lifted for fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County
Evacuation orders were lifted for a fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County on Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials say the orders associated with the seven-alarm fire were downgraded to warnings as of 8:09 p.m.
Evacuation orders were lifted for a fast-moving wildfire in San Mateo County on Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials say the orders associated with the seven-alarm fire were downgraded to warnings as of 8:09 p.m.
Firefighters battle brush fire in Fairfield as temperatures soar across the Bay Area
Firefighters were on the scene of a two-alarm brush fire in Fairfield on Tuesday.
Firefighters were on the scene of a two-alarm brush fire in Fairfield on Tuesday.
San Jose brush fire near homeless encampment under control
A brush fire in San Jose broke out Tuesday morning near a homeless encampment.
A brush fire in San Jose broke out Tuesday morning near a homeless encampment.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.