SCU Lightning Complex: Fire crews reach 35% containment
A total of 20,000 structures remained threatened and 26 structures were destroyed or damaged. No one has died in this series of blazes, considered to be California's largest complex of fires in state history.
A total of 20,000 structures remained threatened and 26 structures were destroyed or damaged. No one has died in this series of blazes, considered to be California's largest complex of fires in state history.
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Christmas tree farm damaged in wildfire
Flames from the CZU Lightning Fire has destroyed years of hard work planting Christmas trees on a beloved farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owners of the Crest Ranch in Bonny Doon plan to rebuild after losing a majority of their inventory.
Flames from the CZU Lightning Fire has destroyed years of hard work planting Christmas trees on a beloved farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owners of the Crest Ranch in Bonny Doon plan to rebuild after losing a majority of their inventory.
Fire officials hope gains on CZU Complex Fire allows for some evacuees to return home soon
Containment continues climbing by roughly five percentage points every two days. This, as firefighters work to remove potential fire fuel before it can catch fire
Containment continues climbing by roughly five percentage points every two days. This, as firefighters work to remove potential fire fuel before it can catch fire
Cal Fire says CZU August Lightning Complex 'looking really good'
In not so good news, 538 structures have been destroyed, and all but 11 of those were in Santa Cruz County.
In not so good news, 538 structures have been destroyed, and all but 11 of those were in Santa Cruz County.
The Mystery House: How a multimillion dollar real estate deal is connected to California's deadliest wildfire
PG&E owed Bay Area Concrete Recycling millions of dollars when it abruptly terminated its business relationship this year.
PG&E owed Bay Area Concrete Recycling millions of dollars when it abruptly terminated its business relationship this year.
California wildfires devour the equivalent of Delaware; vary in size and devastation
Yet still, more than a week after lightning strikes sparked wildfires across the state, their efforts were paying off, and the nature of the fires varied in size, destruction and death tolls.
Yet still, more than a week after lightning strikes sparked wildfires across the state, their efforts were paying off, and the nature of the fires varied in size, destruction and death tolls.
CA's chief educator says 45 school districts located in evacuation areas
Many schools across the state have already kicked off the new school year with distance learning, but and just as students were settling into the "new normal" wildfires erupted.
Many schools across the state have already kicked off the new school year with distance learning, but and just as students were settling into the "new normal" wildfires erupted.
Woodward Fire in Marin County remains in control lines with little growth; still 5 percent contained
Officials said from Point Reyes that smoke in the air and a thick marine layer helped slow the fire's spread.
Officials said from Point Reyes that smoke in the air and a thick marine layer helped slow the fire's spread.
Weather, reinforcements helping in California wildfire fight
“Every percent of containment is hours and hours of sweat and blood up on those lines,” Jonathan Cox, a deputy chief with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said Tuesday evening.
“Every percent of containment is hours and hours of sweat and blood up on those lines,” Jonathan Cox, a deputy chief with California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, said Tuesday evening.
Thousands of North Bay fire evacuees return home as wildfires more than 1/3 contained
For thousands of evacuees, Tuesday brought relief, and a return to homes in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.
For thousands of evacuees, Tuesday brought relief, and a return to homes in Napa, Sonoma, and Solano Counties.
Support pouring in for firefighters, victims and first responders
Support is pouring in for fire victims, firefighters and first responders on the front lines of the historic wildfires in Northern California.
Support is pouring in for fire victims, firefighters and first responders on the front lines of the historic wildfires in Northern California.
At least seven missing in Santa Cruz fire
The massive CZU Lightning Complex fire has ravaged Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. Many residents have evacuated and are safe. But others are missing.
The massive CZU Lightning Complex fire has ravaged Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. Many residents have evacuated and are safe. But others are missing.
The army of volunteers keeping first responders fueled up on the frontlines
“We’re here to provide meals for first responders and those that are evacuated,” said Tim Kilcoyne, Director of Chef Operations, World Central Kitchen.
“We’re here to provide meals for first responders and those that are evacuated,” said Tim Kilcoyne, Director of Chef Operations, World Central Kitchen.
Veteran firefighter loses everything in CZU Complex Fire while protecting homes from another blaze
A firefighter who helped protect homes from one wildfire came home to find his own home burned by another blaze.
A firefighter who helped protect homes from one wildfire came home to find his own home burned by another blaze.
Containment grows, Cal Fire crews remain positive about CZU August Lightning Fire
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said that cities including Boulder Creek and Davenport were doing quite well in terms of the firefight, and overall, the acreage burned remained about 78,600 acres, about the same as the day before.
Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton said that cities including Boulder Creek and Davenport were doing quite well in terms of the firefight, and overall, the acreage burned remained about 78,600 acres, about the same as the day before.
LNU Fire grows into Lake Co.; Middletown residents react
Some of the choppers are National Guard Blackhawks converted to water droppers.
Some of the choppers are National Guard Blackhawks converted to water droppers.
'It's stressful': Wildfire evacuees in Santa Cruz County anxiously wait to return home
Tuesday marks one week since evacuation centers opened in Santa Cruz County.
Tuesday marks one week since evacuation centers opened in Santa Cruz County.
LNU Lightning Fire: Some evacuated North Bay residents can return home at the own risk
Sonoma County downgraded their fire evacuation warnings for some zones, including the Meyers Fire area, which means that some residents can return home at their own risk.
Sonoma County downgraded their fire evacuation warnings for some zones, including the Meyers Fire area, which means that some residents can return home at their own risk.
CZU, LNU, SCU? How does Cal Fire name wildfires?
Here's what you need to know about how Cal Fire gives a name to a wildfire, like the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire.
Here's what you need to know about how Cal Fire gives a name to a wildfire, like the CZU August Lightning Complex Fire.