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.
Firefighters battle 135-acre vegetation fire in Vacaville
A vegetation fire ignited in Vacaville Saturday afternoon, triggering an evacuation order that lasted for several hours as the fire grew to 135 acres, fire officials said.
A vegetation fire ignited in Vacaville Saturday afternoon, triggering an evacuation order that lasted for several hours as the fire grew to 135 acres, fire officials said.
Cal Fire's aerial defense more vital this fire season than ever before
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Vegetation fire erupts off Highway 4 near Concord
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Red flag warning sparks fears of fire danger
It was a warm and windy afternoon in Fairfield. Solano County is one of more than a dozen counties in Northern California under a red flag warning.
It was a warm and windy afternoon in Fairfield. Solano County is one of more than a dozen counties in Northern California under a red flag warning.
Caldor Fire survivors plead with President Biden for federal assistance
Survivors of the Caldor Fire who lost their homes are pleading with President Biden to overturn a decision keeping them from individual federal assistance. In a video produced by El Dorado County, Caldor Fire survivors describe losing everything and the painful process of trying to rebuild.
Survivors of the Caldor Fire who lost their homes are pleading with President Biden to overturn a decision keeping them from individual federal assistance. In a video produced by El Dorado County, Caldor Fire survivors describe losing everything and the painful process of trying to rebuild.
Red Flag warning issued because of gusty winds, low humidity
A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday and Friday in the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley due to gusty winds and low humidity. This includes Solano County.
A red flag warning has been issued by the National Weather Service for Thursday and Friday in the Sacramento Valley and northern San Joaquin Valley due to gusty winds and low humidity. This includes Solano County.
Laguna Niguel fire: 'Coastal Fire' torches homes, all evacuations lifted
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
A massive fire, called the "Coastal Fire," engulfed more than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions near the Laguna Hills area in Orange County.
Brush fire breaks out near Griffith Observatory, person of interest in custody
Crews have contained a brush fire that was earlier classified as a "major emergency" burning near the iconic Griffith Observatory Tuesday.
Crews have contained a brush fire that was earlier classified as a "major emergency" burning near the iconic Griffith Observatory Tuesday.
Fire crews conducting controlled burns in Rodeo near I-80
Fire crews are doing controlled burns of wildland in Rodeo starting Friday that will cause visible smoke and flames along Interstate Highway 80, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Fire crews are doing controlled burns of wildland in Rodeo starting Friday that will cause visible smoke and flames along Interstate Highway 80, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Laguna Niguel fire: More than a dozen multimillion-dollar mansions destroyed
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.
Fire officials said at least 20 multimillion-dollar mansions have been destroyed after a fire erupted in Orange County. Laguna Niguel city officials said 900 homes are under evacuation orders.