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.
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.
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.
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.
Bay Area crews respond to multiple fires caused by illegal fireworks
As expected, it 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.
As expected, it 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.