PG&E says there's evidence power shutoff prevented wildfires
PG&E operations specialist Mark Quinlan said during an online update that there's evidence the power shutoff may have prevented wildfires.
PG&E operations specialist Mark Quinlan said during an online update that there's evidence the power shutoff may have prevented wildfires.
300-acre vegetation fire shuts down Highway 12 in Suisun City
The fire is burning outside of the Travis Air Force Base South Gate between Scally Lane and Walters Road.
The fire is burning outside of the Travis Air Force Base South Gate between Scally Lane and Walters Road.
Bay Area dodges bullet during Sunday night wind event
High fire danger remains, but the overnight hours last night saw firefighters beat back 27 new small fires from a powerful wind event.
High fire danger remains, but the overnight hours last night saw firefighters beat back 27 new small fires from a powerful wind event.
Berkeley hills evacuees express no regrets in fleeing fire danger
The Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel served as at least one unofficial evacuation point Sunday night and Monday for many residents of the Berkeley hills.
The Doubletree Berkeley Marina Hotel served as at least one unofficial evacuation point Sunday night and Monday for many residents of the Berkeley hills.
Even modest rainfall can cause dangerous debris flows in wildfire burn zones: study
When fire moves through a watershed, a waxy seal is created that prohibits water from penetrating the soil, causing it to run off the surface and take debris with it.
When fire moves through a watershed, a waxy seal is created that prohibits water from penetrating the soil, causing it to run off the surface and take debris with it.
East Bay firefighters deal with downed power lines, small spot fires
Just before 1 a.m. Monday, Alameda County firefighters sprang to action to contain a brush fire that broke out in Castro Valley.
Just before 1 a.m. Monday, Alameda County firefighters sprang to action to contain a brush fire that broke out in Castro Valley.
Small fires crop up in North Bay but no major wildfire event
There haven't been any major fires develop in the North Bay, although there were some smaller fires, such as one south of Sebastopol.
There haven't been any major fires develop in the North Bay, although there were some smaller fires, such as one south of Sebastopol.
Extreme fire danger Sunday
Greg Liggins reports.
Greg Liggins reports.
Saturday evening PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff briefing
The briefing was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
The briefing was held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
City of Berkeley warns residents of wildfire danger from high winds forecasted for Sunday
High winds along with dry conditions are expected to create the most dangerous fire weather Berkeley has seen so far this year.
High winds along with dry conditions are expected to create the most dangerous fire weather Berkeley has seen so far this year.
Cal Fire making progress on Pope Fire in Napa Co.
The fire is now 70% contained.
The fire is now 70% contained.
Berkeley residents encouraged to leave homes
This is due to severe weather conditions that could make evacuating during an emergency a challenge.
This is due to severe weather conditions that could make evacuating during an emergency a challenge.
Bay Area braces for power shutoffs amid Red Flag Warning
The utility said Friday that it plans to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff outages in 38 counties, including most of the Bay Area, should dry weather conditions prevail enough to spark the threat of wildfires.
The utility said Friday that it plans to initiate Public Safety Power Shutoff outages in 38 counties, including most of the Bay Area, should dry weather conditions prevail enough to spark the threat of wildfires.
Survivors of Glass, Zogg fires may apply for federal assistance
Both fires atarted Sept. 27. The Glass Fire affected Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Zogg Fire originated in Shasta County.
Both fires atarted Sept. 27. The Glass Fire affected Napa and Sonoma counties, and the Zogg Fire originated in Shasta County.
Winds, dry conditions cause high fire danger, threat of widespread outages
A red flag warning has been issued for the entire San Francisco Bay Area while the strongest winds of the year are forecast.
A red flag warning has been issued for the entire San Francisco Bay Area while the strongest winds of the year are forecast.
Crews working to contain Pope Fire in Napa County
There's no word if structures are threatened at this time.
There's no word if structures are threatened at this time.
No fire watch warnings for now; danger returns on Sunday
The calm is expected to be brief.
The calm is expected to be brief.
Berkeley Mayor explains how he's protecting residents against wildfires
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
Berkeley Mayor Jesse Arreguin spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, October 22, 2020.
PG&E power shutoffs underway, 31% fewer customers will be impacted
While having no power is an inconvenience, Ryan Eising of Milpitas said it's worth it if shutting off PG&E lines prevent fires.
While having no power is an inconvenience, Ryan Eising of Milpitas said it's worth it if shutting off PG&E lines prevent fires.
Truck stolen in Petaluma was family’s livelihood
Neighbors and friends are coming together to help a Petaluma man who had his work truck stolen.
Neighbors and friends are coming together to help a Petaluma man who had his work truck stolen.