California fire destroys mansions; largest wildfire spreads in New Mexico
A fire in Southern California raced through multi-million mansions and the largest wildfire in the U.S. was spreading toward mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico.
A fire in Southern California raced through multi-million mansions and the largest wildfire in the U.S. was spreading toward mountain resort towns in northern New Mexico.
Firefighter working prescribed burn killed when dead tree unexpectedly falls
A firefighter was killed last week when a dead tree unexpectedly fell on him while he was working on a prescribed burn in Tuolumne County, officials say.
A firefighter was killed last week when a dead tree unexpectedly fell on him while he was working on a prescribed burn in Tuolumne County, officials say.
Firefighters quickly control 50-acre wind-whipped vegetation fire in eastern Alameda County
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Firefighters quickly controlled a 50-acre, wind-whipped vegetation fire Wednesday night in eastern Alameda County, south of the Altamont Pass.
Wildfires can be dangerous to your health even if you’re nowhere near one
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
The American Lung Association's annual report says there were more days with unhealthy air quality last year than in the 20-year history of the report, due to wildfires.
Concerns about destructive wildfires in California derail another major housing project
A judge has ordered the Southern California city of Santee to throw out the approval of a long-planned housing project, the latest major development in the state to be sidetracked over concerns about destructive wildfires.
A judge has ordered the Southern California city of Santee to throw out the approval of a long-planned housing project, the latest major development in the state to be sidetracked over concerns about destructive wildfires.
PG&E to pay $55 million to settle two wildfire cases
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. on Monday struck a $55 million settlement with six county prosecutors, which puts the beleaguered utility under five years of independent oversight and ends criminal probes into two wildfires.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. on Monday struck a $55 million settlement with six county prosecutors, which puts the beleaguered utility under five years of independent oversight and ends criminal probes into two wildfires.
Nebraska fire chief killed responding to 30,000-acre wildfire
A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska.
A volunteer fire chief has been killed as the result of wildfire that is estimated to have spread to 30,000 acres. Video shows a large plume of smoke spreading through the sky in Elwood, Nebraska.
Man guilty of setting Big Sur fire that killed 12 California condors
Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.
Ivan Gomez, 31, was convicted by a Monterey County judge of setting the Big Sur Dolan fire while illegally growing marijuana in the Los Padres National Forest.
Wildfire burning near National Center for Atmospheric Research forces evacuations in Boulder
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Officials said the so-called NCAR Fire has burned more than 120 acres but the combination of dry brush and winds could cause the blaze to continue to grow.
Uninhabited Kimball Island vegetation fire could burn for days, affect air quality
The Sacramento County vegetation fire is on Kimball Island. Rio Vista Fire Department says it is an uninhabited island with no residences or structures on it.
The Sacramento County vegetation fire is on Kimball Island. Rio Vista Fire Department says it is an uninhabited island with no residences or structures on it.
Emerald Bay fire: Crews contain fire that erupted in Laguna Beach
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
The cause of the Emerald Bay Fire remains under investigation.
Cal Fire crews stop forward progress of vegetation blaze above Monte Rio
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire above Monte Rio Tuesday evening, officials said.
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire above Monte Rio Tuesday evening, officials said.
UN: Wildfires getting worse globally, governments unprepared
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
A warming planet and changes to land use patterns mean more wildfires will scorch large parts of the globe in coming decades, causing spikes in unhealthy smoke pollution and other problems that governments are ill prepared to confront, according to a U.N. report released Wednesday.
Oakland reaches 78 degrees in February: Experts worry about fire danger, water supply
Record high temperatures in parts of the Bay Area made mid-February feel like mid-summer, as people sported short sleeves and shorts instead of raincoats and boots.
Record high temperatures in parts of the Bay Area made mid-February feel like mid-summer, as people sported short sleeves and shorts instead of raincoats and boots.
Study encourages significantly cutting down forests to reduce wildfire risk
U.S. Forest Service and UC Davis Ecologist Malcolm North spoke to Mornings on 2 about the urgent need to reduce wildfire risks.
U.S. Forest Service and UC Davis Ecologist Malcolm North spoke to Mornings on 2 about the urgent need to reduce wildfire risks.
Canyon fire in Marin County burns in 'difficult' area
A wildfire broke out in a wooded, hilly area of Marin County on Wednesday.
A wildfire broke out in a wooded, hilly area of Marin County on Wednesday.
Brush fire ignites in Los Gatos
Firefighters said that they stopped a vegetation fire's forward progress in Los Gatos on Saturday.
Firefighters said that they stopped a vegetation fire's forward progress in Los Gatos on Saturday.
Colorado Fire near Big Sur now 70% contained
A 700-acre fire that has been burning near Big Sur in Monterey County for nearly a week is now 70 percent contained, according to a spokesperson for Cal Fire Thursday evening.
A 700-acre fire that has been burning near Big Sur in Monterey County for nearly a week is now 70 percent contained, according to a spokesperson for Cal Fire Thursday evening.
Containment of wildfire burning in Big Sur at 60%
Containment of the Colorado Fire burning in Big Sur edged up to 60 percent on Wednesday evening and fire officials said Thursday's weather conditions are expected to be favorable for fighting the blaze.
Containment of the Colorado Fire burning in Big Sur edged up to 60 percent on Wednesday evening and fire officials said Thursday's weather conditions are expected to be favorable for fighting the blaze.
Winter wildfires show Californians at risk year-round
Firefighters call this our new reality: The traditional California fire season has come and gone and yet here we are, watching winds whip up the Colorado Fire near Big Sur.
Firefighters call this our new reality: The traditional California fire season has come and gone and yet here we are, watching winds whip up the Colorado Fire near Big Sur.