Heat and unhealthy air; Bay Area residents urged to conserve power

The National Weather Service predicts that near record-setting temperatures could be set, with the mercury rising past 100 in Santa Rosa, where the Glass Fire has already scorched 80 square miles and is just 2% contained. 

Fire evacuee nearly shot by stray bullet in Petaluma motel

A Santa Rosa resident who had fled the Glass Fire was nearly struck by a stray bullet in a Petaluma motel room.

Glass Fire grows to 51,266 acres as public warned to stay away from evacuation areas

As the Glass Fire grew to 51,266 acres burned with 2% containment Tuesday evening, Sonoma County officials warned the public not to enter areas under mandatory evacuation orders.

Hellish scene: Fires rage in North Bay, devouring homes in its path

About 70,000 people were under evacuation orders in the wine region where the Glass Fire has incinerated dozens of homes along with winery installations and other buildings. As of Wednesday morning, the wildfire had scorched 76 square miles of earth and remained at 2% contained. 

Heat advisory, Flex Alert, Red Flag warning issued for Thursday

The heat advisory for unseasonably warm temperatures and an increased of risk fire danger and heat-related illnesses has been issued by the National Weather Service from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. 

Some Santa Rosa wildfire evacuees returning home

For thousands of people, including Dino Moniodis, returning home brought a sigh of relief.

Uphill battle for firefighters working to tame relentless Glass Fire

 The fight against the Glass Fire's eastern flank took place uncomfortably close to Angwin, a population of about 3,400 and already under mandatory evacuation. 

Cal Fire provides an update on the Glass Fire
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Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Wednesday, September 30, 2020 about developments in the Glass Fire.

Cal Fire focused on remote vineyard in probe into cause of Glass Fire

Investigators with Cal Fire are set up on a remote vineyard on a secluded hillside in Napa Valley as they probe for the origin and cause of the destructive Glass Fire. Several neighbors told KTVU they witnessed flames erupt from the same area when the fire first ignited.

Tree hits deputy's car in wildfire zone along Silverado Trail

A tree hit a Napa County sheriff's deputy patrol car during the overnight hours and a crew was out clearing up the tree, and working to move the car, authorities said.

Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines

A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon. 

Milder weather helps in Glass Fire fight, but hotter days are forecast

The Glass Fire is only 2% contained Tuesday evening, but there were signs of progress helped by milder weather, Sonoma County officials said at an online briefing.