Crews responding to four small fires in San Jose
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters in San Jose say they are responding to four small fires burning in separate, but nearby locations. All of the fires began around 4 p.m. Thursday.
Firefighters responding to separate blazes in San Jose
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
The first fire was reported at 3:59 p.m. and the the fourth fire was reported at 4:32 p.m.
Crews knock down Vallejo vegetation fire that damaged homes, evacuation orders lifted
Firefighting crews in Vallejo knocked down a vegetation fire that damaged as many as eight homes and sent one person to the hospital Tuesday evening.
Firefighting crews in Vallejo knocked down a vegetation fire that damaged as many as eight homes and sent one person to the hospital Tuesday evening.
Metallic balloons likely sparked fast-moving grass fire in San Jose
Cal Fire first reported the fire on Twitter around 11:52 am. The fire broke on Silicon Valley Road and Basking Ridge and grew at a dangerous rate of speed, fire officials said.
Cal Fire first reported the fire on Twitter around 11:52 am. The fire broke on Silicon Valley Road and Basking Ridge and grew at a dangerous rate of speed, fire officials said.
Rodeo: Firefighter training, controlled burn scheduled for several days this month
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Fire crews from multiple agencies will be participating in live-fire training exercises in Rodeo for several days starting Monday.
Southern California brush fire prompts evacuations
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Authorities say a brush fire has prompted mandatory evacuation orders for residents of the eastern Riverside County community of Pinyon Crest. U.S. Forest Service firefighters said the fire broke out Sunday morning and charred 150 acres, prompting the evacuation of the neighborhood. Rob Roseen, a spokesman for CAL Fire/Riverside County Fire Department, said it was not immediately clear how many homes were affected. Fire officials said the blaze prompted the closure of Highway 74 between Highway 371 and Palowet Drive in Palm Desert.
Grass fire sparked by mower burns nearly 5 acres in Santa Rosa
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
A grass fire damaged several fences and a shed in Santa Rosa shortly before noon on Sunday. Fire officials say a mower accidentally sparked the blaze.
Crews contain Santa Rosa vegetation fire that burned 4.5 acres
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
The fire was caused by the use of a riding mower and burned 4.5 acres. Several fences and one shed were damaged. (Video: Twitter.com/SantaRosaFire.
Contra Costa County firefighters demonstrate the dangers of illegal fireworks
Under a new Contra Costa County ordinance, owners can be held responsible for anyone using illegal fireworks on their property. Firefighters also demonstrated the dangers that fireworks present.
Under a new Contra Costa County ordinance, owners can be held responsible for anyone using illegal fireworks on their property. Firefighters also demonstrated the dangers that fireworks present.
Report: California encourages rebuilding in fire-prone areas
State and local policies emphasize retrofitting existing homes, ensuring homes have defensible space and communities have evacuation plans. This encourages wildfire victims to rebuild in fire-prone areas, found a UC Berkeley study.
State and local policies emphasize retrofitting existing homes, ensuring homes have defensible space and communities have evacuation plans. This encourages wildfire victims to rebuild in fire-prone areas, found a UC Berkeley study.
New tool consolidates fire information into zones for California residents
Instead of using a paper map to devise a plan and coordinate evacuations, fire agencies can now use a simple computerized interface.
Instead of using a paper map to devise a plan and coordinate evacuations, fire agencies can now use a simple computerized interface.
California activists walking hundreds of miles for climate change
Seven activists are walking almost 300 miles for climate change. They admit their legs are sore, they've experienced 100-degree temperatures and their share of blisters.
Seven activists are walking almost 300 miles for climate change. They admit their legs are sore, they've experienced 100-degree temperatures and their share of blisters.
Crews contain 10-acre vegetation fire in Morgan Hill
Crews are working to contain a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill that's burned 10 acres and is threatening one structure.
Crews are working to contain a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill that's burned 10 acres and is threatening one structure.
Wildfire prompts evacuations in Yuba County, including Beale Air Force Base
Evacuations were under way in Yuba County Tuesday afternoon, where a fast moving grass fire broke out as flames moved onto the Beale Air Force Base.
Evacuations were under way in Yuba County Tuesday afternoon, where a fast moving grass fire broke out as flames moved onto the Beale Air Force Base.
Unlike California, Washington state electricity provider won't shut off power during wind storms
A major provider of electricity in the state of Washington says preemptively shutting off power to customers during high wind events to prevent wildfires is not an option. Many wonder why PG&E can't do the same in California.
A major provider of electricity in the state of Washington says preemptively shutting off power to customers during high wind events to prevent wildfires is not an option. Many wonder why PG&E can't do the same in California.
Northern California wildfire leads to the evacuation casino, 40 homes
A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California led to temporary evacuations of a casino and some 40 rural homes, authorities said Saturday.
A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California led to temporary evacuations of a casino and some 40 rural homes, authorities said Saturday.
Suspect busted for allegedly starting Antioch apartment blaze with fireworks
A fire that displaced 40 people from their homes in two Antioch apartment buildings was started by a suspect who threw an illegal firework, police said.
A fire that displaced 40 people from their homes in two Antioch apartment buildings was started by a suspect who threw an illegal firework, police said.
Fires erupt within CZU Lightning Complex area as officials warn of heat, more danger
CalFire crews on Memorial Day first responded to a small fire within the CZU Lightning Complex burn in Santa Cruz County, as officials warned the public about hot temperatures and more fire danger to come.
CalFire crews on Memorial Day first responded to a small fire within the CZU Lightning Complex burn in Santa Cruz County, as officials warned the public about hot temperatures and more fire danger to come.
Grade Fire breaks out in Santa Cruz mountains
Firefighters contained a wildfire that broke out Monday morning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Known as the Grade Fire, it started in an area that was burned by last summer's massive CZU Lightning Complex fire.
Firefighters contained a wildfire that broke out Monday morning in the Santa Cruz mountains. Known as the Grade Fire, it started in an area that was burned by last summer's massive CZU Lightning Complex fire.
California governor pardons inmate firefighters
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.
California's governor has pardoned more than a dozen people, including two inmate firefighters who faced deportation, and commuted the sentences of three people who were convicted of killings where they didn't pull the trigger.