Vegetation fire breaks out in Alameda County
Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon responded to a vegetation fire in Alameda County.
Firefighters on Wednesday afternoon responded to a vegetation fire in Alameda County.
PG&E's monumental effort to bury power lines gets underway
PG&E is burying so many lines, an airliner would need 17 hours to fly the distance non-stop. How far is 10,000 miles? "t's the distance from San Francisco to Capetown, South Africa.
PG&E is burying so many lines, an airliner would need 17 hours to fly the distance non-stop. How far is 10,000 miles? "t's the distance from San Francisco to Capetown, South Africa.
Brush fire prompts evacuations in San Rafael
A vegetation fire briefly prompted evacuations in San Rafael Monday evening. Officials said the fire is affecting the 200 block of Highland and Summit avenues. The fire was first reported just after 10 p.m. The evacuation warning came about 10 minutes later.
A vegetation fire briefly prompted evacuations in San Rafael Monday evening. Officials said the fire is affecting the 200 block of Highland and Summit avenues. The fire was first reported just after 10 p.m. The evacuation warning came about 10 minutes later.
'Old Fire' that burned 570 acres now at 85% containment
The Old Fire that has burned 570 acres in Napa County just north of Napa is at 85 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.
The Old Fire that has burned 570 acres in Napa County just north of Napa is at 85 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.
Napa County's 'Old Fire' containment reaches 55%
All evacuation orders and road closures due to the Old Fire have been fully lifted in Napa County, Cal Fire announced Thursday.
All evacuation orders and road closures due to the Old Fire have been fully lifted in Napa County, Cal Fire announced Thursday.
Mill Valley structure fire briefly prompts evacuations, shelter-in-place now lifted
A structure fire in Mill Valley briefly forced evacuations and then a shelter-in-place Wednesday evening, authorities said.
A structure fire in Mill Valley briefly forced evacuations and then a shelter-in-place Wednesday evening, authorities said.
Containment grows on wildfire burning in Napa County
Cal Fire crews continue to fight the Old Fire north of the city of Napa, working through the night to bring containment to 30% by Wednesday evening, the agency said.
Cal Fire crews continue to fight the Old Fire north of the city of Napa, working through the night to bring containment to 30% by Wednesday evening, the agency said.
Hundreds of Napa County residents can return home after wildfire
Hundreds of people who were ordered to evacuate from Napa County because of a wildfire are now allowed to go back home.
Hundreds of people who were ordered to evacuate from Napa County because of a wildfire are now allowed to go back home.
Grass fire prompts evacuations in Napa's wine country, firefighters gain upper hand
Firefighters are battling a steadily-growing vegetation fire that is threatening structures in Napa Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials said the fire is 5% contained.
Firefighters are battling a steadily-growing vegetation fire that is threatening structures in Napa Tuesday afternoon. Cal Fire officials said the fire is 5% contained.
Fern Fire limited to small burn in Santa Cruz County
The Fern Fire was contained to 1.5 acres burned near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County after breaking out Monday, Cal Fire said.
The Fern Fire was contained to 1.5 acres burned near Boulder Creek in Santa Cruz County after breaking out Monday, Cal Fire said.
River Fire triples in size
The River Fire in Colusa County has tripled in size to 600 acres from when it began a day ago. The fire is 50% contained.
The River Fire in Colusa County has tripled in size to 600 acres from when it began a day ago. The fire is 50% contained.
Car crash possibly caused wildfire in Contra Costa County
A car that slammed into a utility pole possibly sparked a fire that burned 92 acres on a Contra Costa County hillside on Monday, according to PG&E.
A car that slammed into a utility pole possibly sparked a fire that burned 92 acres on a Contra Costa County hillside on Monday, according to PG&E.
Firefighter injured battling Contra Costa County wildfire
Fire officials say the fire was on both sides of the road and, it initially covered about five acres. Then it grew to nearly 92 acres before fire crews could get it under control about an hour later.
Fire officials say the fire was on both sides of the road and, it initially covered about five acres. Then it grew to nearly 92 acres before fire crews could get it under control about an hour later.
St. Helena's Pope Fire 80% contained, remains 5 acres
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
Peak fire season officially underway in the North Bay
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Cal Fire and local crews contain wildfire in Danville at 92 acres
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Wildfire smoke can cause lung cancer and brain tumors: new research
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Owens fire in Mendocino County harms Bay Area air quality
Smoke drifting from the Owens fire in Mendocino County reached parts of the Bay Area and prompted an air quality advisory in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
Smoke drifting from the Owens fire in Mendocino County reached parts of the Bay Area and prompted an air quality advisory in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
Quail fire breaks out in Solano County
Firefighters were battling a wildfire in Solano County on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the Quail fire was under investigation.
Firefighters were battling a wildfire in Solano County on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the Quail fire was under investigation.