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.
Santa Cruz County supervisors pass CZU Fire debris cleanup ordinance
County supervisors unanimously passed a debris cleanup ordinance that establishes government and private programs to help residents clear hazardous ash and soil before rebuilding their property.
County supervisors unanimously passed a debris cleanup ordinance that establishes government and private programs to help residents clear hazardous ash and soil before rebuilding their property.
Federal contractors dispose of toxic materials in CZU fire debris removal
Federal contractors are half way through the first phase of removing debris from areas in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties scorched by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Federal contractors are half way through the first phase of removing debris from areas in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties scorched by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Daddy's little girl: Emotional reunion with 10-year-old and firefighting father
Josh Padron said he knows how much Eliana loves him, but that hug "even made me tear up."
Josh Padron said he knows how much Eliana loves him, but that hug "even made me tear up."
Could wildland fire insurance become the next consumer casualty?
A California Department of Insurance hearing this week over the potential for fire insurance price spikes, cancellations and non-renewals is raising the specter of another insurance crisis in the state.
A California Department of Insurance hearing this week over the potential for fire insurance price spikes, cancellations and non-renewals is raising the specter of another insurance crisis in the state.
High-risk conditions could mean 50,000 PG&E customers will go dark
Customers in parts of 19 counties and in two tribal communities were notified of a potential public safety power shutoff starting as early as Wednesday evening, Pacific Gas & Electric said.
Customers in parts of 19 counties and in two tribal communities were notified of a potential public safety power shutoff starting as early as Wednesday evening, Pacific Gas & Electric said.
Red flag conditions return to the Bay Area
The National Weather Service issued the warning for mountains of Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties, due to heat, low humidity, and gusting winds.
The National Weather Service issued the warning for mountains of Napa, Sonoma and Marin counties, due to heat, low humidity, and gusting winds.
Strong winds fan Colorado's largest recorded wildfire
Gusts of up to 70 mph overnight created “very significant" fire activity, especially along the southeast section.
Gusts of up to 70 mph overnight created “very significant" fire activity, especially along the southeast section.
Colorado sees its worst wildfire season ever
Crews are working around the clock to contain wildfires in the state.
Crews are working around the clock to contain wildfires in the state.
Mobile FEMA center opens for residents impacted by SCU Complex fires
The center will be open until Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CAL FIRE Smith Creek Fire Station, 22805 Mount Hamilton Road.
The center will be open until Wednesday, Oct. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the CAL FIRE Smith Creek Fire Station, 22805 Mount Hamilton Road.