Dixie Fire explodes in size, forcing evacuations near Lake Almanor
The Dixie Fire has burned nearly 430 sq. miles, forcing more people to evacuate.
The Dixie Fire has burned nearly 430 sq. miles, forcing more people to evacuate.
Dixie Fire continues to burn, forcing people in Chester to evacuate
The Dixie fire is 35% contained, but 12,000 buildings are still threatened and residents near Lake Almanor have been told to evacuate.
The Dixie fire is 35% contained, but 12,000 buildings are still threatened and residents near Lake Almanor have been told to evacuate.
PG&E prepared to shut off power as a last resort to reduce wildfires
PG&E testified before the California Public Utilities Commission about its readiness plan for cutting power to customers and efforts to reduce those events in the future.
PG&E testified before the California Public Utilities Commission about its readiness plan for cutting power to customers and efforts to reduce those events in the future.
Fire crews battle grass fire in Richmond
Crews battled a grass fire in Richmond near the Hilltop Mall on Tuesday.
Crews battled a grass fire in Richmond near the Hilltop Mall on Tuesday.
PG&E equipment possibly caused wildfire that merged with Dixie Fire
Pacific Gas & Electric said its equipment may be linked to the start of another wildfire that merged with the Dixie Fire.
Pacific Gas & Electric said its equipment may be linked to the start of another wildfire that merged with the Dixie Fire.
Power shutoffs should be last resort, regulators warn
Regulators have blasted PG&E for a botched shutoff that left nearly 2 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California without power. People couldn’t get information as websites and call centers crashed and local officials didn’t know what to tell panicked customers.
Regulators have blasted PG&E for a botched shutoff that left nearly 2 million people in the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California without power. People couldn’t get information as websites and call centers crashed and local officials didn’t know what to tell panicked customers.
Hawaii's Big Island battles record wildfire amid drought
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Hawaii’s Big Island is currently battling a record size wildfire that forced thousands to evacuate amid worsening drought conditions.
Dixie Fire containment grows while Bootleg Fire challenges remain
Firefighters say they are making progress against the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California while other officials warn that it could be months before the Bootleg Fire in Oregon is contained.
Firefighters say they are making progress against the massive Dixie Fire in Northern California while other officials warn that it could be months before the Bootleg Fire in Oregon is contained.
Brush fire breaks out on East Bay island
A brush fire broke out Monday morning on Bradford Island in Contra Costa County's San Joaquin Delta. About 20 people live on the island that's about nine miles northeast of Antioch.
A brush fire broke out Monday morning on Bradford Island in Contra Costa County's San Joaquin Delta. About 20 people live on the island that's about nine miles northeast of Antioch.
Biden says climate change is worsening wildfires in virtual meeting with West Coast governors
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
President Joe Biden met with governors of western states Friday to discuss the need for more resources to fight a series of wildfires.
Western US governors meet with President Biden to discuss current wildfires
The Friday meeting between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and seven Western US governors focused on wildfire prevention and response. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
The Friday meeting between President Joe Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, and seven Western US governors focused on wildfire prevention and response. KTVU's Greg Lee reports.
Fire tornado rages through Plumas National Forest in California
A California firefighter captured shocking footage of a large fire tornado blaze through Plumas National Forest.
A California firefighter captured shocking footage of a large fire tornado blaze through Plumas National Forest.
PG&E will face criminal charges over deadly California fire
Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett announced that her office had determined that PG&E was “criminally liable” for the Zogg Fire.
Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett announced that her office had determined that PG&E was “criminally liable” for the Zogg Fire.
'Hots are getting a hell of a lot hotter:' California, Nevada governors tour site of huge wildfire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, both Democrats, held a brief morning tour of damage from the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, both Democrats, held a brief morning tour of damage from the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tour Tamarack Fire damage
Wednesday's tour of the Tamarack Fire along the state line comes as numerous wildfires char land and homes in a dozen states.
Wednesday's tour of the Tamarack Fire along the state line comes as numerous wildfires char land and homes in a dozen states.
Firefighters battle multiple vegetation fires in Santa Clara County
Firefighters in the South Bay have contained four separate vegetation fires in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire officials said on Wednesday.
Firefighters in the South Bay have contained four separate vegetation fires in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire officials said on Wednesday.
Newsom tours devastation left by Tamarack Fire, asks federal government for more help
Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Bear cub 'Tamarack' rescued after wildfire burns paws near Lake Tahoe
A homeowner telephoned the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center Sunday night after returning from an evacuation and finding a cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws.
A homeowner telephoned the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center Sunday night after returning from an evacuation and finding a cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws.
Crews mopping up 25-acre vegetation fire that jumped Coyote Creek from Milpitas to San Jose
The fire near the 500 block of Mill River Lane was first reported just after 4 p.m.
The fire near the 500 block of Mill River Lane was first reported just after 4 p.m.
PG&E hauls away dead trees from 2020 wildfires
PG&E on Tuesday, took a big extra step to placate landowners whose lands were scorched and left with hundreds of thousands of dead trees lying around.
PG&E on Tuesday, took a big extra step to placate landowners whose lands were scorched and left with hundreds of thousands of dead trees lying around.