2 teams of Bay Area firefighters deployed to Fawn Fire
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
PG&E charged with involuntary manslaughter after sparking Zogg Fire
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E responds to Shasta County indictment following criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Suspected arsonist arrested after starting grass fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Shasta County District Attorney discusses arson charges in Fawn Fire
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Shasta County District Attorney announces criminal charges against PG&E for starting wildfires
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Palo Alto woman charged with starting Fawn Fire in Northern California
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.
Drift smoke from Central, Northern California wildfires blankets Southland
Hazy conditions and poor air quality will prevail across the Southland Friday as drift smoke from the wildfires burning in Central and Northern California moves through the Los Angeles Basin.
Hazy conditions and poor air quality will prevail across the Southland Friday as drift smoke from the wildfires burning in Central and Northern California moves through the Los Angeles Basin.
Wildfire smoke prompts regional air quality advisory
Wildfire smoke from Southern and Central California is expected to move into the Bay Area over the next couple of days, prompting the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday.
Wildfire smoke from Southern and Central California is expected to move into the Bay Area over the next couple of days, prompting the Bay Area Air Quality Management District to issue an air quality advisory for Friday and Saturday.
Newsom signs $15B climate bill to 'future proof' California
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a $15 billion climate bill Thursday, the largest in state history, in an effort to combat climate change in the state.
Gov. Newsom highlights $15B climate package
At the KNP Complex Site, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights over $15B climate package, the largest in state history.
At the KNP Complex Site, Gov. Gavin Newsom highlights over $15B climate package, the largest in state history.
Sonoma Valley wildfire sends buzz through some winery tasting rooms
A wildfire in the Sonoma Valley Wednesday sent a buzz through some winery tasting rooms.
A wildfire in the Sonoma Valley Wednesday sent a buzz through some winery tasting rooms.
Crews responding to vegetation fire near Schellville in Sonoma County
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Fire near Schellville in Sonoma County
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Crews are responding to a 40-acre vegetation fire burning in the town of Schellville in Sonoma County. The incident is named the Fremont Fire.
Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest unscathed by wildfire
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
The ancient massive trees of Sequoia National Park’s famed Giant Forest were unscathed Tuesday even though a wildfire has been burning near them on the western side of California’s Sierra Nevada for nearly two weeks.
Wildfire smoke triggers another air quality advisory in the Bay Area
The Bay Area will be under an air quality advisory on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from Southern California.
The Bay Area will be under an air quality advisory on Wednesday due to wildfire smoke from Southern California.
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.