Vegetation fire prompts evacuation warning in Contra Costa County
The Old School Fire prompted an evacuation warning for residents in the Finley Road and Morgan Territory area of unincorporated Contra Costa County Saturday evening. Crews brought the fire under control a short time later.
The Old School Fire prompted an evacuation warning for residents in the Finley Road and Morgan Territory area of unincorporated Contra Costa County Saturday evening. Crews brought the fire under control a short time later.
Dixie Fire burned an additional 1.8 square miles on Saturday
Residents in the area are devastated as the Dixie Fire continues to burn. The fire is 31% contained, which hasn't changed since Thursday night.
Residents in the area are devastated as the Dixie Fire continues to burn. The fire is 31% contained, which hasn't changed since Thursday night.
Lake County's 100-acre Coyote Fire affecting traffic on Highway 29
The Coyote Fire in Lake County on Friday has grown to 100 acres, Cal Fire officials say.
The Coyote Fire in Lake County on Friday has grown to 100 acres, Cal Fire officials say.
Air quality advisory extended through Sunday due to wildfire smoke
An air quality advisory issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke has been extended through Sunday as the smoke is expected to continue to impact the region.
An air quality advisory issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for Thursday and Friday because of wildfire smoke has been extended through Sunday as the smoke is expected to continue to impact the region.
Crews responding to small vegetation fire in Benicia
Fire crews are responding to a 20-acre, two-alarm vegetation fire in Benicia Friday afternoon.
Fire crews are responding to a 20-acre, two-alarm vegetation fire in Benicia Friday afternoon.
Wildfire smoke reaches North Pole for 1st time in recorded history
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Smoke from dozens of wildfires burning in Russia reached the North Pole for the first time in recorded history, NASA said.
Bay Area air quality advisory extended through Friday due to wildfire smoke
An air quality advisory issued in the Bay Area for Thursday because of smoke coming into the region from wildfires further north is being extended through Friday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
An air quality advisory issued in the Bay Area for Thursday because of smoke coming into the region from wildfires further north is being extended through Friday, according to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Dixie Fire: Devastation along Willow Glen Road in Yuba County
SkyFOX flew over the burned areas of the Dixie Fire in Yuba County on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
SkyFOX flew over the burned areas of the Dixie Fire in Yuba County on Thursday, August 12, 2021.
Dixie Fire's growth slows as evacuees wait to go home
The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew at a slower rate than previous days, though containment remains at 30%. Evacuees have been living in tents and RVs at a community college parking lot, hoping to hear they may return to see the condition of their homes.
The Dixie Fire in Northern California grew at a slower rate than previous days, though containment remains at 30%. Evacuees have been living in tents and RVs at a community college parking lot, hoping to hear they may return to see the condition of their homes.
Brush fire on Mt. Tam triggers aggressive response
With Mt. Tam's forest so dry and thousands of people living on and below its slopes, any sign of smoke is unsettling.
With Mt. Tam's forest so dry and thousands of people living on and below its slopes, any sign of smoke is unsettling.
Car fire sparks blaze on Mount Tamalpais causing some nervous moments
There were some nervous moments in Mill Valley Wednesday afternoon when a car fire ignited vegetation on the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Fire crews rushed in and contained the blaze and managed to keep damage to a minimum.
There were some nervous moments in Mill Valley Wednesday afternoon when a car fire ignited vegetation on the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Fire crews rushed in and contained the blaze and managed to keep damage to a minimum.
College lecturer arrested on suspicion of setting fires inside Dixie Fire evacuation zone
Gary Maynard is a college lecturer who used to work at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State. He's accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County, and could be connected to a handful of other fires in Northern California.
Gary Maynard is a college lecturer who used to work at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State. He's accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County, and could be connected to a handful of other fires in Northern California.
Dixie Fire burns 500,000 acres, destroys 1,000 structures
The Dixie Fire has now burned 501,008 acres and destroyed 1,045 structures, according to Cal Fire officials.
The Dixie Fire has now burned 501,008 acres and destroyed 1,045 structures, according to Cal Fire officials.
Vehicle fire spreads to vegetation near Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Crews are battling a vegetation fire on Mount Tamalpais near East Peak that was started by a vehicle fire on Ridgecrest Blvd early Wednesday afternoon. The fire has prompted officials to begin evacuating hikers in the area as a precaution.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire on Mount Tamalpais near East Peak that was started by a vehicle fire on Ridgecrest Blvd early Wednesday afternoon. The fire has prompted officials to begin evacuating hikers in the area as a precaution.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday because of smoke from wildfires further north in California and southern Oregon that is expected to descend on the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday because of smoke from wildfires further north in California and southern Oregon that is expected to descend on the region.
Suspected arsonist arrested near Dixie Fire
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
Dixie Fire has damaged over 1,000 structures
The Dixie Fire has burned over 766 sq miles and is at 27% containment.
The Dixie Fire has burned over 766 sq miles and is at 27% containment.
More than one thousand buildings destroyed by massive California fire
California's largest single wildfire in recorded history is running through forestlands as fire crews try to protect rural communities from flames that have destroyed hundreds of homes.
California's largest single wildfire in recorded history is running through forestlands as fire crews try to protect rural communities from flames that have destroyed hundreds of homes.
Crews gain upper hand on a 40-acre Sonoma County vegetation fire
Crews are getting the upper hand on a 40-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County Tuesday.
Crews are getting the upper hand on a 40-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County Tuesday.
Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.