Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite image shows heavy smoke from Dixie Fire, California's largest wildfire
The Dixie Fire, raging in Butte and Plumas Counties, has now become California’s largest wildfire, exploding to roughly the size of New York City, and a chance of thunderstorms later this week potentially threatened to make the already dire situation worse.
The Dixie Fire, raging in Butte and Plumas Counties, has now become California’s largest wildfire, exploding to roughly the size of New York City, and a chance of thunderstorms later this week potentially threatened to make the already dire situation worse.
Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
Jet fuel shortage threatens commercial flights, firefighting aircraft in Reno-Tahoe
The airport serving Nevada’s second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state.
The airport serving Nevada’s second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state.
The Dixie Fire in Plumas and Butte Counties consumed dozens of homes Saturday night
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
Many Bay Area firefighters are assisting with efforts to contain the Dixie Fire
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 181,000 acres
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 167,000 acres
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
New technology complimenting firefighting efforts to contain and prevent California wildfires
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
Weather remains a concern as western wildfires intensify
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.
Cal Fire says containing the two major wildfires burning in Northern California 'will take awhile'
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Video shows firefighters racing through flames of Tamarack Fire to save homes
Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.
Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.
Tamarack Fire spreads into Nevada from California
The Tamarack Fire burning near Lake Tahoe has spread into Nevada while the Dixie Fire in Butte County grew by another 20 square miles overnight. Here are the latest details about the major California wildfires.
The Tamarack Fire burning near Lake Tahoe has spread into Nevada while the Dixie Fire in Butte County grew by another 20 square miles overnight. Here are the latest details about the major California wildfires.
California homeowners get boost from court in fire insurance decision
Homeowners in fire-prone areas of California will find it easier and possibly cheaper to buy fire, liability and other types of insurance for their homes thanks to a recent court ruling. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.
Homeowners in fire-prone areas of California will find it easier and possibly cheaper to buy fire, liability and other types of insurance for their homes thanks to a recent court ruling. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.
Harmful particles in wildfire smoke pose a significant health risk
Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West have clouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast. The effects of the blazes were felt 2,500 miles away as haze hung over New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
Smoke and ash from massive wildfires in the American West have clouded the sky and led to air quality alerts on parts of the East Coast. The effects of the blazes were felt 2,500 miles away as haze hung over New York City, New Jersey and Pennsylvania.
After possibly sparking Dixie fire, PG&E decides to bury 10,000 miles of power lines
Pacific Gas & Electric plans to bury 10,000 miles of its power lines in an effort to prevent its fraying grid from sparking wildfires when electrical equipment collides with millions of trees and other vegetation across California.
Pacific Gas & Electric plans to bury 10,000 miles of its power lines in an effort to prevent its fraying grid from sparking wildfires when electrical equipment collides with millions of trees and other vegetation across California.
Pacific Gas and Electric Co. decides to bury electrical lines
Wednesday's announcement comes after dozens of Californians were killed by the utility over the past five years, and thousands of square miles of the state have burned due to PG&E's lack of maintenance to their power lines.
Wednesday's announcement comes after dozens of Californians were killed by the utility over the past five years, and thousands of square miles of the state have burned due to PG&E's lack of maintenance to their power lines.
Antioch brush fire spreads to apartment complex
The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.
The fire broke out in the area of James Donlon Boulevard and Tabora Drive with flames reaching a nearby apartment building, fire officials said.