Firefighter killed in California wildfire was Texas mom, EMT
Diana Jones, 63, was an EMT with the Cresson Volunteer Fire Dept in Texas who was firefighting with her son, a captain with the department.
Diana Jones, 63, was an EMT with the Cresson Volunteer Fire Dept in Texas who was firefighting with her son, a captain with the department.
Firefighter killed in California wildfires was volunteer from Texas
Officials say she died Monday in an accident.
Officials say she died Monday in an accident.
Bay Area wildfires: Status of evacuation orders and warnings
As late summer fires raged and continue to burn across the Bay Area, many affected counties have implemented evacuation orders and safety alerts. KTVU has compiled up-to-date information from Cal Fire to keep you informed.
As late summer fires raged and continue to burn across the Bay Area, many affected counties have implemented evacuation orders and safety alerts. KTVU has compiled up-to-date information from Cal Fire to keep you informed.
San Jose State opens groundbreaking wildfire research center
Experts say the frequency of so-called mega-fires, such as the multiple complex fires burning around the Bay Area, will grow during the next decade, fueled in part by global warming.
Experts say the frequency of so-called mega-fires, such as the multiple complex fires burning around the Bay Area, will grow during the next decade, fueled in part by global warming.
San Jose State opens new wildfire research center
SJSU on Tuesday launched the first-of-its-kind academic Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center.
SJSU on Tuesday launched the first-of-its-kind academic Wildfire Interdisciplinary Research Center.
Firefighter dies battling August Complex Fire in Mendocino County
The firefighter was killed in Mendocino National Forest where a wildfire that started on Aug. 17 was 20% contained, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.
The firefighter was killed in Mendocino National Forest where a wildfire that started on Aug. 17 was 20% contained, according to a statement from the U.S. Forest Service.
Bay Area hits record for consecutive Spare the Air Alerts due to wildfire smoke
Tuesday marks 15 consecutive days of Spare the Air alerts for the Bay Area, as wildfires burning across the region.
Tuesday marks 15 consecutive days of Spare the Air alerts for the Bay Area, as wildfires burning across the region.
Fog and smoke combine for unfavorable weather
Bill Martin takes a look at the 5-day forecast and discusses how fog and smoke are affecting air quality.
Bill Martin takes a look at the 5-day forecast and discusses how fog and smoke are affecting air quality.
National Guard arrives to help firefighters battle CZU Lightning Complex Fire
"We have a number of guard crews that have been on year-round and have been trained and divvied out to specific units of Cal Fire to do fuel mitigation work and reduce the fuels," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said during a Monday morning update on Twitter.
"We have a number of guard crews that have been on year-round and have been trained and divvied out to specific units of Cal Fire to do fuel mitigation work and reduce the fuels," Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said during a Monday morning update on Twitter.
Returning heat to challenge Northern California firefighters
Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.
Crews working on a fire complex — a group of blazes — in wine country had contained 56% of it by Sunday, up from 42% a day earlier.
CZU Lighting Complex fires up to 35 percent containment
The fires have claimed 84,600 acres since being ignited by lightning strikes on Aug. 16, destroying 755 residences and damaging 84.
The fires have claimed 84,600 acres since being ignited by lightning strikes on Aug. 16, destroying 755 residences and damaging 84.
Spare the Air advisory extended through Tuesday
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
The air district has issued a long string of the alerts, which ban the burning of wood and other solid fuel both indoors and outdoors, after lightning strikes sparked wildfires around the Bay Area two weekends ago.
People allowed to return to some evacuated areas of Sonoma County
One downgraded evacuation zone is north of Mill Creek Road, west of Dry Creek (the actual creek) and Westside Road, south of Chemise Road and east of the burn area.
One downgraded evacuation zone is north of Mill Creek Road, west of Dry Creek (the actual creek) and Westside Road, south of Chemise Road and east of the burn area.
Safety tips for wildfire evacuees returning home
Cal Fire shares these tips for wildfire evacuees returning home.
Cal Fire shares these tips for wildfire evacuees returning home.
SCU Lighting Complex Fires may burn for weeks
The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are now the third largest in the state's history.
The SCU Lightning Complex Fires are now the third largest in the state's history.
More evacuation orders lifted in Santa Cruz County
Some evacuation orders remain in effect.
Some evacuation orders remain in effect.
North Bay fires more than 50 percent contained
The LNU Lightning Complex Fires are now the second largest wildfire in the state's history.
The LNU Lightning Complex Fires are now the second largest wildfire in the state's history.
Sunday evening CZU Lighting Complex Fires press conference
The press conference was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
The press conference was held at 6 p.m. on Sunday, August 30, 2020.
Hotline established to assist Santa Cruz County evacuees with hotel program
The hotel program is managed by the State Department of General Services and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
The hotel program is managed by the State Department of General Services and supported by the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
Woodward fire at Point Reyes at 15 percent containment
Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed to the public until further notice and coastal roadways are restricted to local traffic.
Point Reyes National Seashore remains closed to the public until further notice and coastal roadways are restricted to local traffic.