'Elevated to near-critical' fire threat for parts of East Bay
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
With the National Weather Service warning of an "elevated to near critical" fire weather threat through Saturday, residents in the East Bay are on high alert.
Most power restored after PG&E's first wildfire shutoffs of summer season
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
PG&E has restored power to most Bay Area customers after its first planned wildfire-season shutoffs.
2-alarm fire burns homes in Brentwood
Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.
Around 2:45 p.m., the fire department said the fire had been knocked down.
Berkeley approves new wildfire prevention rules, some threaten to sue
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.
Starting next year, residents in parts of Berkeley will have to comply with some strict new rules around wildfire prevention. The newly approved ordinance has to do with removing vegetation and other flammable material from around your home.
Large brush fire burning in Antioch prompts evacuation warnings
A more than 290-acre brush fire was burning in Antioch and threatening structures on Wednesday night, though hours later, crews had a handle on the blaze.
A more than 290-acre brush fire was burning in Antioch and threatening structures on Wednesday night, though hours later, crews had a handle on the blaze.
Emergency alert app launches in San Jose, hours before Ranch Place Fire
A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked.
A new emergency notification system was launched in San Jose yesterday, just before the Ranch Place Fire sparked.
Evacuation orders lifted for East San Jose vegetation fire
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
Firefighters with the San Jose Fire Department and Cal Fire got the upper hand in battling a nearly 100-acre vegetation fire that started late Tuesday afternoon. The fire was 75% contained and earlier evacutation orders had been lifted by late evening.
Evacuation orders lifted in Vacaville fire, homes and structures spared
All the evacuation orders associated with a grass fire burning in Vacaville have been lifted, officials with Cal Fire say.
All the evacuation orders associated with a grass fire burning in Vacaville have been lifted, officials with Cal Fire say.
Department of Insurance will investigate State Farm's claims process
California's state insurance commissioner announced a new investigation on Thursday into State Farm over its handling of the thousands of insurance claims from survivors of the Southern California wildfires.
California's state insurance commissioner announced a new investigation on Thursday into State Farm over its handling of the thousands of insurance claims from survivors of the Southern California wildfires.
Dino Fire in Santa Clara County grows to 266 acres
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
The Dino Fire in Santa Clara County has grown to 266 acres and is 65% contained on Wednesday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Cal Fire crews light prescribed burn in San Jose
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) set Calero County Park on fire on Tuesday.
Crews battle grass fire in Fairfield, evacuation orders lifted
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Forward progress has been stopped on a vegetation fire in Fairfield that grew to 62 acres and saw evacuation orders on Monday, officials say.
Bracing for the heat: Santa Rosa announces wildfire season has begun
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
On the heels of a 20-acre grass fire that threatened an RV encampment, the Santa Rosa Fire Department on Monday announced the official start of fire season in the region.
Bracing for the heat: Cal Fire awards $72 million in prevention grants
Climate change has made California's wildfire season a year-round threat — two of the most destructive fires in the state's history happened earlier this year, in the dead of winter.
Climate change has made California's wildfire season a year-round threat — two of the most destructive fires in the state's history happened earlier this year, in the dead of winter.
50% of California homeowners are under insured
It turns out that what your homeowners insurance company told you was enough to replace your home is based on a big lie.
It turns out that what your homeowners insurance company told you was enough to replace your home is based on a big lie.
PG&E CEO talks rising customer bills, wildfires and why the utility is now at a 'turning point'
We asked, PG&E's CEO answered. In a one-on-one interview, KTVU reporter Tom Vacar asks the utility's chief executive the tough questions Bay Area residents are asking.
We asked, PG&E's CEO answered. In a one-on-one interview, KTVU reporter Tom Vacar asks the utility's chief executive the tough questions Bay Area residents are asking.
California insurance commissioner approves State Farm emergency rate hikes
In April, the company argued the emergency rate hike would help State Farm rebuild its capital after the wildfires.
In April, the company argued the emergency rate hike would help State Farm rebuild its capital after the wildfires.
Marin County conducts largest evacuation drill to prep for wildfires, earthquakes
Hundreds of residents participated in Marin County’s largest evacuation drill, simulating a real-life emergency in Mill Valley. The exercise brought together local, county, and state agencies to evaluate response plans for disasters like wildfires and earthquakes.
Hundreds of residents participated in Marin County’s largest evacuation drill, simulating a real-life emergency in Mill Valley. The exercise brought together local, county, and state agencies to evaluate response plans for disasters like wildfires and earthquakes.
Bay Area firefighters to share lessons from Palisades Fire
Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned are crucial for communities here at home.
Firefighters from the Bay Area who battled the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California say the lessons they learned are crucial for communities here at home.
High-tech exterior sprinklers can save homes from wildfires
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.
Based on results from the L.A. wildfires, a Wyoming company is getting tons of calls from Californian's trying to find a high-tech way to keep their houses from burning: a ultimate kind of fire insurance.