Father, son charged with starting wildfire plead not guilty
A father and son charged with starting a massive California wildfire earlier this year pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
A father and son charged with starting a massive California wildfire earlier this year pleaded not guilty in court Friday.
Father and son arrested, accused of starting Caldor Fire, district attorney says
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
A father and son have been arrested, accused of reckless arson in connection to the Caldor Fire, according to the El Dorado County District Attorney.
California fines PG&E $125M for 2019 Kincade Fire
The California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday it has penalized PG&E $125 million for violations related to the 2019 Kincade Fire that burned nearly 78,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of about 185,000 residents in Sonoma County.
The California Public Utilities Commission announced Thursday it has penalized PG&E $125 million for violations related to the 2019 Kincade Fire that burned nearly 78,000 acres and prompted the evacuation of about 185,000 residents in Sonoma County.
PG&E expands wildfire detection through A.I.-equipped cameras
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
A PG&E spokesperson says the utility is expanding its wildfire detection capabilities by installing hundreds of high-definition fire-watch cameras. Four cameras in the Bay Area are equipped with AI technology.
Thousands of giant sequoias killed in California wildfires
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Lightning-sparked wildfires killed thousands of giant sequoias this year, adding to a staggering two-year death toll that accounts for up to nearly a fifth of Earth’s largest trees, officials said Friday.
Ex-college professor charged with setting four California wildfires
A former college professor was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly starting four wildfires in Northern California earlier this year that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled a massive fire nearby, federal prosecutors said.
A former college professor was indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday for allegedly starting four wildfires in Northern California earlier this year that threatened to trap firefighters as they battled a massive fire nearby, federal prosecutors said.
Fawn Fire suspect deemed mentally unfit for trial
Alexandra Souverneva is incompetent to stand trail for allegedly starting the Fawn Fire, according to two psychologists appointed by the court to assess her. The fire, started in September, destroyed 100 homes near Shasta Lake
Alexandra Souverneva is incompetent to stand trail for allegedly starting the Fawn Fire, according to two psychologists appointed by the court to assess her. The fire, started in September, destroyed 100 homes near Shasta Lake
Woman charged in California fire found incompetent for trial
A woman accused of starting a California wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes was deemed incompetent to stand trial after she was evaluated by two court-appointed psychologists.
A woman accused of starting a California wildfire that destroyed more than 100 homes was deemed incompetent to stand trial after she was evaluated by two court-appointed psychologists.
Sequoia National Park to reopen
Sequoia National Park is set to partially reopen. The landmark in the Sierra Nevadas was shut due to the massive KNP Complex Fire. Some of the park's most popular areas, however, are not yet sfe enough for the public to visit.
Sequoia National Park is set to partially reopen. The landmark in the Sierra Nevadas was shut due to the massive KNP Complex Fire. Some of the park's most popular areas, however, are not yet sfe enough for the public to visit.
Camp Fire: Three years since California's deadliest wildfire
Monday marked the third anniversary of the Camp Fire, not just the state's deadliest and costliest wildfire, but a defining moment for the climate change argument, the state's limited resources, and the fate of PG&E.
Monday marked the third anniversary of the Camp Fire, not just the state's deadliest and costliest wildfire, but a defining moment for the climate change argument, the state's limited resources, and the fate of PG&E.
PG&E to pay $125M for igniting massive Kincade Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
Pacific Gas & Electric has reached a $125 million settlement agreement with California regulators over the destructive Kincade fire, which was ignited in 2019 by the utility's equipment in a remote area of Sonoma County.
Santa Rosa declares an end to fire season
Santa Rosa, which has been devastated by wildfires over the last few years, received some welcome news on Monday. Fire officials announced an end to the 2021 wildfire season.
Santa Rosa, which has been devastated by wildfires over the last few years, received some welcome news on Monday. Fire officials announced an end to the 2021 wildfire season.
Technology gives critical assist to firefighting efforts
New technology is changing how crews respond to wildfires in California. A network of cameras around the state allow first responders to identify new incidents faster, and an evacuation tool that shows real-time data to help get people out of harms way.
New technology is changing how crews respond to wildfires in California. A network of cameras around the state allow first responders to identify new incidents faster, and an evacuation tool that shows real-time data to help get people out of harms way.
Cal Fire lifts burn ban for San Mateo, Santa Cruz counties due to significant rain
One of the positive side effects of this weekend's torrential rain, is the lifting of a ban on burning in both San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
One of the positive side effects of this weekend's torrential rain, is the lifting of a ban on burning in both San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties.
Evacuation warnings issued due to debris flow for parts of Santa Cruz County
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
Santa Cruz County officials issued evacuation warnings for 21 zones due to concerns that burnt trees and debris stretching across swaths of the region from last year's CZU wildfire could give way during Sunday's big rainstorm to mudslides, debris flows and toppled trees.
Reflecting on the Oakland hills firestorm's 30th anniversary and the lessons learned
To look at the East Bay hills now, it's hard to imagine the devastation that ripped through the area 30 years ago.
To look at the East Bay hills now, it's hard to imagine the devastation that ripped through the area 30 years ago.
Return of rain a sight for sore eyes, especially for those fighting wildfires
Cal Fire has been holding its collective breath for months over concerns about wildfires in the Bay Area. With rain in the immediate forecast, firefighters may finally be able to exhale.
Cal Fire has been holding its collective breath for months over concerns about wildfires in the Bay Area. With rain in the immediate forecast, firefighters may finally be able to exhale.
30 years since the Oakland Hills firestorm
Officially known as the Tunnel Fire, the blaze that broke out near the Caldecott tunnel, was one of the most devastating fires in the nation.
Officially known as the Tunnel Fire, the blaze that broke out near the Caldecott tunnel, was one of the most devastating fires in the nation.
Santa Cruz County: Estrada Fire, sparked by prescribed burn, estimated to be 83 acres
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
Santa Cruz County: Estrada Fire, sparked by prescribed burn, estimated to be 83 acres
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.
The Estrada Fire, which sparked in south Santa Cruz County when a prescribed burn jumped its containment lines Friday, is now 25 percent contained and has burned 83 acres, Cal Fire said Saturday afternoon.