Progress continues on 3 massive Bay Area wildfires despite brutal weather conditions
Containment continues to grow on big Bay Area blazes.
Containment continues to grow on big Bay Area blazes.
Remote towns evacuated as Creek Fire grows
Evacuation orders were expanded Monday to more mountain communities as a huge wildfire churned through California’s Sierra National Forest, one of dozens of blazes crews battled during a heat wave that shattered records across the state.
Evacuation orders were expanded Monday to more mountain communities as a huge wildfire churned through California’s Sierra National Forest, one of dozens of blazes crews battled during a heat wave that shattered records across the state.
Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Status update on Bay Area wildfires
These are the latest figures, as of Sunday evening.
These are the latest figures, as of Sunday evening.
SCU Lighting Complex Fire 88 percent contained
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire remains at 396,624 acres.
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire remains at 396,624 acres.
CZU Lighting Complex Fire 64 percent contained
As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.
As of Saturday night, the fire has destroyed 925 residences and 90 residences have sustained damage.
LNU Lighting Complex reaches 89 percent containment
The fires have burned more than 375,000 acres and claimed five lives.
The fires have burned more than 375,000 acres and claimed five lives.
Woodward fire 93 percent contained as Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed
The fire has burned 4,800 acres since being started by an afternoon lightning strike on Aug. 18.
The fire has burned 4,800 acres since being started by an afternoon lightning strike on Aug. 18.
More than 200 airlifted to safety from California wildfire
The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued overnight.
The California Office of Emergency Services said Black Hawk and Chinook helicopters were used for the rescues that began late Saturday and continued overnight.
California National Guard Rescues Hundreds in 'Imminent Danger' of Creek Fire
Credit: California National Guard via Storyful.
Credit: California National Guard via Storyful.
Firefighters gaining more ground against the 3 largest Bay Area wildfires
Cal Fire says they made progress overnight on the blazes.
Cal Fire says they made progress overnight on the blazes.
Spare the Air alert extended through for Labor Day
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 20th and 21st consecutive alerts issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
The alerts, which ban the burning of wood or other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, are the 20th and 21st consecutive alerts issued by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District.
Santa Rosa senior care home that abandoned residents during 2017 wildfire reaches settlement
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the settlement to the civil suit Thursday.
Sonoma County District Attorney Jill Ravitch announced the settlement to the civil suit Thursday.
What Bay Area heat means for the electrical grid
Here's a rundown of what's expect and what may catch us by surprise.
Here's a rundown of what's expect and what may catch us by surprise.
What Bay Area heat means for the electrical grid
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Lake Berryessa closed over holiday weekend
The lake was completely encircled by the largest blaze in the LNU Complex, the 317,909-acre Hennessey Fire, which sparked to life Aug. 17.
The lake was completely encircled by the largest blaze in the LNU Complex, the 317,909-acre Hennessey Fire, which sparked to life Aug. 17.
San Mateo County park rangers playing critical role battling unprecedented fires
Cal Fire continues to battle numerous wildfires across the state sparked by an Aug.16 lightning storm.
Cal Fire continues to battle numerous wildfires across the state sparked by an Aug.16 lightning storm.
Bay Area wildfires: Latest on CZU, SCU, LNU, and Woodward fires
The wildfires have been blamed for multiple deaths and the destruction of hundreds of homes.
The wildfires have been blamed for multiple deaths and the destruction of hundreds of homes.
Supe calls for FEMA assistance for county after SCU Lightning Complex Fires
Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese sent an urgent request to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asking for his help to get his county on the list to receive FEMA help.
Santa Clara County Supervisor Dave Cortese sent an urgent request to Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday asking for his help to get his county on the list to receive FEMA help.
CZU fire more destructive than 1989 Loma Prieta earthquake
At last check, the fire has destroyed more than 925 homes. Past and present Santa Cruz County Supervisors are not surprised the numbers rival that of the Loma Prieta earthquake and like the earthquake, rebuilding could take years.
At last check, the fire has destroyed more than 925 homes. Past and present Santa Cruz County Supervisors are not surprised the numbers rival that of the Loma Prieta earthquake and like the earthquake, rebuilding could take years.