Crews battling Glass Fire set backfires to reduce fire load

Crews battling Glass Fire set backfires to reduce fire load

The tactic has different names, backfire, firing out or a firing plan, but whatever crews call it the idea is the same.

The tactic has different names, backfire, firing out or a firing plan, but whatever crews call it the idea is the same.

Glass Fire containment increases to 17% early Sunday morning
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Glass Fire containment increases to 17% early Sunday morning

CAL FIRE says crews were able to make progress overnight into Sunday morning on the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma and Napa Counties. KTVU's Sara Zendehnam reports.

CAL FIRE says crews were able to make progress overnight into Sunday morning on the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma and Napa Counties. KTVU's Sara Zendehnam reports.

What sparked the Glass Fire? What we know about the remote vineyard Cal Fire is investigating

What sparked the Glass Fire? What we know about the remote vineyard Cal Fire is investigating

KTVU visited the scene of the investigation into the cause of the Glass Fire and obtained public records about the remote property in Napa County to provide a deeper look at the critical probe.

KTVU visited the scene of the investigation into the cause of the Glass Fire and obtained public records about the remote property in Napa County to provide a deeper look at the critical probe.

Evacuation orders and warnings for wildfires burning in the North Bay

Evacuation orders and warnings for wildfires burning in the North Bay

Here are the latest evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and evacuation centers in the Glass Fire, burning in Napa County.

Here are the latest evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and evacuation centers in the Glass Fire, burning in Napa County.

Firefighters concerned restricted visibility may hinder air attack on Glass Fire

Firefighters concerned restricted visibility may hinder air attack on Glass Fire

Cal Fire officials said Friday the blaze has already consumed 60,000 acres since it sparked on Sunday with very little containment, which sits at 6%. 

Cal Fire officials said Friday the blaze has already consumed 60,000 acres since it sparked on Sunday with very little containment, which sits at 6%. 

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires

Flames have scorched an area larger than Connecticut and fire crews at a blaze in the northern wine country were on high alert as forecasters warned of red flag conditions of extreme fire danger into Saturday morning.

Flames have scorched an area larger than Connecticut and fire crews at a blaze in the northern wine country were on high alert as forecasters warned of red flag conditions of extreme fire danger into Saturday morning.

Oakland Zoo treating mountain lion cub burned in Zogg Fire

Oakland Zoo treating mountain lion cub burned in Zogg Fire

Oakland Zoo's Veterinary hospital has an orphaned mountain lion cub in its care that was rescued from the Zogg Fire by a firefighter.

Oakland Zoo's Veterinary hospital has an orphaned mountain lion cub in its care that was rescued from the Zogg Fire by a firefighter.

Mark Neveau talks firefighting resources at the Glass Fire
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Mark Neveau talks firefighting resources at the Glass Fire

Former Fremont Battalion Chief and former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau spoke with KTVU's Alex Savidge on during the Seven O'Clock News on Monday, September 28, 2020 about the Glass Fire, which began early Sunday morning.

Former Fremont Battalion Chief and former FEMA Presidential Appointee Mark Neveau spoke with KTVU's Alex Savidge on during the Seven O'Clock News on Monday, September 28, 2020 about the Glass Fire, which began early Sunday morning.

California Gov. Newsom tours damage wreaked by Glass Fire

California Gov. Newsom tours damage wreaked by Glass Fire

More than 100 homes and several wineries and landmarks have been destroyed by the blaze, which KTVU reported started Sunday emote vineyard on a secluded hillside in Napa Valley. 

More than 100 homes and several wineries and landmarks have been destroyed by the blaze, which KTVU reported started Sunday emote vineyard on a secluded hillside in Napa Valley.