Bay Area communities experience PG&E power outages without notice
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
Occidental was the latest Bay Area community to experience a random power outage. Residents say a new PG&E mechanism designed to prevent fires caused the outage.
Four Guardsmen giant sequoias unharmed by KNP Complex Fire
A group of giant sequoias known as the Four Guardsmen in in Sequoia National Park were unharmed after the KNP Complex Fire burned near the grove. Firefighters had wrapped the famous trees in a protective materialat their base and cleared away other nearby vegetation to save the trees.
A group of giant sequoias known as the Four Guardsmen in in Sequoia National Park were unharmed after the KNP Complex Fire burned near the grove. Firefighters had wrapped the famous trees in a protective materialat their base and cleared away other nearby vegetation to save the trees.
Resilient redwoods offer clues as to how trees survive wildfires in Big Basin
As California Highway 236 winds its way into Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County, there are signs of a fire fight, lost to Mother Nature. Charred bark and downed trees abound. But there are also signs of a rematch that’s already underway.
As California Highway 236 winds its way into Big Basin Redwoods State Park in Santa Cruz County, there are signs of a fire fight, lost to Mother Nature. Charred bark and downed trees abound. But there are also signs of a rematch that’s already underway.
PG&E power line sensor upgrades may be too sensitive, resulting in shutoffs
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
In an effort to keep reducing wildfire ignitions, Pacific Gas & Electric has upgraded sensors that can tell it more quickly if a power line has been compromised or might spark a fire. But some of that technology has set off some false alarms.
Bay Area mostly averts PG&E power shut-off, weather all-clear given
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
From Livermore to Napa Valley's high elevations, the National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for parts of the North and East Bay that went into effect Sunday night. PG&E also shut off power to a small swath of residents in Solano, Lake and Yolo counties.
Spare the Air alert issued for Tuesday due to smoke, smog
Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday.
Hazy skies are in store for the Bay Area due to high temperatures, wildfire smoke and car exhaust, prompting air district officials to announce a Spare the Air Alert for smog on Tuesday.
KNP Complex Fire: still no containment s flames move toward giant sequoia grove
There is no containment yet on the KNP Complex Fire that is burning in Sequoia National Park and threatening giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman tree.
There is no containment yet on the KNP Complex Fire that is burning in Sequoia National Park and threatening giant sequoia trees, including the famous General Sherman tree.
4 famous giant trees unharmed by Sequoia National Park fire
The Four Guardsmen, a group of trees that form a natural entryway on the road to the forest, were successfully protected from the KNP Complex fire by the removal of nearby vegetation and by wrapping fire-resistant material around the bases of the trees, the firefighting management team said in a statement Sunday.
The Four Guardsmen, a group of trees that form a natural entryway on the road to the forest, were successfully protected from the KNP Complex fire by the removal of nearby vegetation and by wrapping fire-resistant material around the bases of the trees, the firefighting management team said in a statement Sunday.
Some South Bay communities receive state funding for wildfire prevention
Some South Bay communities are getting millions of dollars from the state to help with wildland fire prevention.
Some South Bay communities are getting millions of dollars from the state to help with wildland fire prevention.
Santa Clara County receives state funding for wildfire prevention
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports.
KTVU FOX 2's Greg Liggins reports.
Wildfires make run toward giant sequoia groves in the Sierra Nevada
Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of ancient sequoias as they try to protect the world's largest tree.
Crews were watching the weather this weekend as they battled California wildfires that have burned into some groves of ancient sequoias as they try to protect the world's largest tree.
Sudden tree die off the latest wildfire threat
In the last year, a combination of environmental factors has combined to create a new super fire threat, according to the East Bay Regional Parks District: Sudden Tree Die-Off.
In the last year, a combination of environmental factors has combined to create a new super fire threat, according to the East Bay Regional Parks District: Sudden Tree Die-Off.
Future of Lake Tahoe clarity in question as wildfires worsen
Scientists funded by California, Nevada and the League to Save Lake Tahoe are researching lake clarity and biodiversity during and after wildfires. They’re using collection buckets — some loaded with glass marbles — to capture and measure the size and quantity of particles and pollutants from wildfires that have sullied the normally crystal-clear waters
Scientists funded by California, Nevada and the League to Save Lake Tahoe are researching lake clarity and biodiversity during and after wildfires. They’re using collection buckets — some loaded with glass marbles — to capture and measure the size and quantity of particles and pollutants from wildfires that have sullied the normally crystal-clear waters
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
PG&E customers should prepare for another rate hike
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.
PG&E customers could soon see a higher utility bill. This is due to the company's request for wildfire safety funding.
Sequoia National Park rees wrapped in aluminum
Sequoia National Park trees wrapped in aluminum to prevent them from burning up.
Sequoia National Park trees wrapped in aluminum to prevent them from burning up.
Fire insurance policies: an endangered species
Homeowners in the urban wildland interface are getting multiple shocks from massive insurance increases, less coverage and outright cancellations.
Homeowners in the urban wildland interface are getting multiple shocks from massive insurance increases, less coverage and outright cancellations.
Future of Lake Tahoe water clarity remains uncertain following Caldor Fire
Scientists say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they’re not wasting time. Many are expected to present their research plans to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.
Scientists say it’s too soon to draw conclusions about the lasting damage that record-setting wildfires will have on Lake Tahoe. But they’re not wasting time. Many are expected to present their research plans to the Tahoe Science Advisory Council.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Arson suspect arrested in connection to Mendocino's Hopkins Fire
Cal Fire officials announced they have arrested an arson suspect in connection to the Hopkins Fire that started in Mendocino County on Sunday.
Cal Fire officials announced they have arrested an arson suspect in connection to the Hopkins Fire that started in Mendocino County on Sunday.