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.
Cal Fire says prescribed burn caused rapidly-spreading Estrada Fire
A wildfire that quickly spread to 150 acres forcing evacuations near Morgan Hill Friday evening is the result of a prescribed burn, Cal Fire officials say.
A wildfire that quickly spread to 150 acres forcing evacuations near Morgan Hill Friday evening is the result of a prescribed burn, Cal Fire officials say.
Firefighters make progress coralling Santa Barbara wildfire
The Alisal Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara grew only slightly since Thursday morning to 26.4 square miles and containment of the blaze jumped to 41%, up from 5% 24 hours earlier.
The Alisal Fire in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara grew only slightly since Thursday morning to 26.4 square miles and containment of the blaze jumped to 41%, up from 5% 24 hours earlier.
New red flag warning effects parts of Bay Area, more power outages possible
PG&E warns of more power shutoffs after the Bay Area was impacted by their public safety power shutoffs early in the week. Thursday's shutoffs could impact 19 counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Solano counties
PG&E warns of more power shutoffs after the Bay Area was impacted by their public safety power shutoffs early in the week. Thursday's shutoffs could impact 19 counties, including Napa, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Solano counties
Stolen car, man burned near site of American Canyon fire
Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz told KTVU that deputies arriving at the scene found a stolen car burning and detained a 26-year-old man who was nearby and had burn injuries.
Napa County Sheriff Oscar Ortiz told KTVU that deputies arriving at the scene found a stolen car burning and detained a 26-year-old man who was nearby and had burn injuries.
Red flag warning hits Bay Area
Forecasters issued a red flag warning for Sunday night into Tuesday evening, when gusty north winds and dry conditions are in store for the Bay Area.
Forecasters issued a red flag warning for Sunday night into Tuesday evening, when gusty north winds and dry conditions are in store for the Bay Area.
Falling tree injures 4 firefighters battling KNP Complex Fire
Four firefighters were hospitalized after being struck by a falling tree in Sequoia National Park.
Four firefighters were hospitalized after being struck by a falling tree in Sequoia National Park.
Falling tree in wildfire zone injures 4
Four people were hospitalized and released after being treated for wounds when a tree fell onto them in Tulare County. One firefighter and three conservation workers were in the area of the KNP Complex Fire.
Four people were hospitalized and released after being treated for wounds when a tree fell onto them in Tulare County. One firefighter and three conservation workers were in the area of the KNP Complex Fire.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Palo Alto woman charged in Fawn Fire to be examined for mental health
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
PG&E tweaking power-line shutoff trigger with help from aerial inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Marin County residents worry about remainder of fire season
A vegetation fire on Monday put residents in Marin County on edge. Fire fighters were able to manage the blaze quickly.
A vegetation fire on Monday put residents in Marin County on edge. Fire fighters were able to manage the blaze quickly.
Fawn Fire reaches full containment
Firefighters say the Fawn Fire in Shasta County is fully contained now while the huge Dixie Fire is up to 94% contained. The KNP Comples Fire, however, which has forced the closure of Sequoia National Park continues to be difficult to contain.
Firefighters say the Fawn Fire in Shasta County is fully contained now while the huge Dixie Fire is up to 94% contained. The KNP Comples Fire, however, which has forced the closure of Sequoia National Park continues to be difficult to contain.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Red Flag warning for the North Bay hills; residents take precautions seriously
A Red Flag warning for the North Bay hills will occur while most people sleep but it's rarely routine for those who've experienced wildfire.
A Red Flag warning for the North Bay hills will occur while most people sleep but it's rarely routine for those who've experienced wildfire.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.