PG&E to pay $43.4M in 3 counties burned by utility's equipment in Kincade, Zogg fires
Pacific Gas & Electric will pay $43.4 million to government agencies in three Northern California counties to cover bills left behind from wildfires ignited during the past two years by the beleaguered utility's long-neglected power grid.
Pacific Gas & Electric will pay $43.4 million to government agencies in three Northern California counties to cover bills left behind from wildfires ignited during the past two years by the beleaguered utility's long-neglected power grid.
Hounded by developer, Sonoma County DA to face recall vote in September
Sonoma County voters will choose whether to recall District Attorney Jill Ravitch from office on September 14.
Sonoma County voters will choose whether to recall District Attorney Jill Ravitch from office on September 14.
Newsom proposes spending a record $2 billion on wildfire mitigation
The $2 billion will allow California to take urgent action to support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires.
The $2 billion will allow California to take urgent action to support wildfire suppression, improve forest health and help protect residents and property from catastrophic wildfires.
One home destroyed in 5-acre 'Milk Fire' north of Windsor
A fire that began shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon north of Windsor scorched 5-acres of vegetation and destroyed two structures, including a single family residence.
A fire that began shortly before 2 p.m. Saturday afternoon north of Windsor scorched 5-acres of vegetation and destroyed two structures, including a single family residence.
Suspect arrested for allegedly starting fires near Santa Barbara TV station
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting multiple fires on Santa Barbara's TV Hill that damaged two homes and forced a television station building to be evacuated.
A 23-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly starting multiple fires on Santa Barbara's TV Hill that damaged two homes and forced a television station building to be evacuated.
Cal Fire makes quick work of Mt. Diablo fire
A wildfire broke out early Friday morning at the entrance to Mt. Diablo.
A wildfire broke out early Friday morning at the entrance to Mt. Diablo.
Santa Barbara vegetation fire threatens homes, TV station evacuated
A vegetation fire is threatening homes and businesses in the Alta Mesa area of Santa Barbara Thursday night. A TV station has been evacuated as the fire burns the hillside.
A vegetation fire is threatening homes and businesses in the Alta Mesa area of Santa Barbara Thursday night. A TV station has been evacuated as the fire burns the hillside.
3 youths blamed for starting fire that engulfed Martinez home, neighbors startled by fireball
A fireball explosion at a home in Martinez was captured in multiple videos Wednesday afternoon, destroying the residence and sending up thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the air.
A fireball explosion at a home in Martinez was captured in multiple videos Wednesday afternoon, destroying the residence and sending up thick, black smoke hundreds of feet into the air.
East Bay firefighters going door-to-door to inspect homes ahead of fire season
With the East Bay hills dry and getting drier by the day, fire inspectors with the Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District are going door-to-door to remind homeowners to get rid of overgrown vegetation.
With the East Bay hills dry and getting drier by the day, fire inspectors with the Contra Costa County Fire Prevention District are going door-to-door to remind homeowners to get rid of overgrown vegetation.
Oakland swears in a new fire chief
Reginald Freeman was sworn in as the chief of Oakland's fire department on Monday and spoke about the challenges facing the city, including the threat of wildfires in the hills.
Reginald Freeman was sworn in as the chief of Oakland's fire department on Monday and spoke about the challenges facing the city, including the threat of wildfires in the hills.
Grass fire in San Jose controlled at 10-acres
Firefighters controlled a 10-acre grass fire near Singleton Road and Locke Drive in South San Jose Sunday morning.
Firefighters controlled a 10-acre grass fire near Singleton Road and Locke Drive in South San Jose Sunday morning.
Palisades Fire in Los Angeles forces evacuations
The Palisades Fire, a smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community, gained strength Sunday as about a thousand residents remained under evacuation orders, authorities said.
The Palisades Fire, a smoky wildfire churning through a Los Angeles canyon community, gained strength Sunday as about a thousand residents remained under evacuation orders, authorities said.
Crews battling Copper Canyon Fire in Gila County; US 60 reopens
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
A portion of the US 60 near Globe that had been closed for several days due to a wildfire burning in Gila County has finally reopened.
Busy weekend of fires is evidence of early season, says firefighters
Red Flag warning are being issued earlier than normal. A weekend of busy fires is evidence fire season is here, says firefighters.
Red Flag warning are being issued earlier than normal. A weekend of busy fires is evidence fire season is here, says firefighters.
Dry and windy conditions signal peak wildfire season is ahead of schedule
Red flag warnings are unusual this early in the year, but because California is in a drought, and water levels are below average, the bigger fires typical in the months of August and September could spark as early as July.
Red flag warnings are unusual this early in the year, but because California is in a drought, and water levels are below average, the bigger fires typical in the months of August and September could spark as early as July.
WIldfires break out around the Bay Area during Red Flag conditions
Several vegetation fires broke out in parts of the Bay Area Saturday afternoon in the heart of the Red Flag warning zone.
Several vegetation fires broke out in parts of the Bay Area Saturday afternoon in the heart of the Red Flag warning zone.
Red Flag Warning in effect for parts of the Bay Area
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for the North and East Bay hills and the East Bay valleys from Friday night through Monday morning due to weather conditions that pose a risk of wildfires.
The National Weather Service has issued Red Flag Warnings for the North and East Bay hills and the East Bay valleys from Friday night through Monday morning due to weather conditions that pose a risk of wildfires.
Red Flag Warning set to begin at 11 p.m. Friday until Monday morning
The Red Flag Warning covers the North and East Bay Hills, as well as East Bay Interior Valleys. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
The Red Flag Warning covers the North and East Bay Hills, as well as East Bay Interior Valleys. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
Cal Fire concerned about a possible early start to wildfire season as red flag warning hits parts of the Bay Area
KTVU's Cristina Rendon spoke with Jonathan Cox with Cal Fire regarding the red flag warnings in effect in portions of the Bay Area beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, and lasting until Monday.
KTVU's Cristina Rendon spoke with Jonathan Cox with Cal Fire regarding the red flag warnings in effect in portions of the Bay Area beginning at 11 p.m. Friday, and lasting until Monday.
Wildfire victims see little to no compensation from PG&E settlement trust
A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid survivors just $7 million while racking up $51 million in overhead in its first year of operation.
A trust approved by a federal judge to help compensate victims of deadly California wildfires sparked by Pacific Gas & Electric equipment paid survivors just $7 million while racking up $51 million in overhead in its first year of operation.