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.
Spare the Air alert extended as smoky conditions linger across Bay Area
A Spare the Air alert has been extended through Friday in the Bay Area because "air quality is expected to be unhealthy" due to wildfires.
A Spare the Air alert has been extended through Friday in the Bay Area because "air quality is expected to be unhealthy" due to wildfires.
Girls make treats, cards for firefighters battling California wildfires
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
'Nothing left': Vacaville man surveys damage after LNU Complex Fire tears through his home
George Ripley shared footage on Thursday of what was left of his home after some residents returned to survey the damage from the wildfires.
George Ripley shared footage on Thursday of what was left of his home after some residents returned to survey the damage from the wildfires.
California firefighters get help in battling series of massive blazes
Two of the blazes, called the SCU and LNU Lightning Complex fires, are among the top 10 largest in California’s history.
Two of the blazes, called the SCU and LNU Lightning Complex fires, are among the top 10 largest in California’s history.
Progress slowed, evacuation orders in effect for Woodward Fire in Marin County
Fire officials described Monday’s setback -- having favorable weather but halted progress -- as discouraging in a news conference Tuesday morning.
Fire officials described Monday’s setback -- having favorable weather but halted progress -- as discouraging in a news conference Tuesday morning.
Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
SCU Lightning Fire: Holds steady, crews keep containment lines
Cal Fire reported that blazes had scorched 363,772 acres of earth, up just slightly from the day before, and the fires were 15% contained, the same percentage as Monday.
Cal Fire reported that blazes had scorched 363,772 acres of earth, up just slightly from the day before, and the fires were 15% contained, the same percentage as Monday.
San Jose firefighter loses his own home while battling CZU blazes
A second-generation San Jose firefighter now knows what it's like to have battled fire and to be a wildfire victim. He purchased his home in Bonny Doon last year, but the CZU Lightning Complex wildfire has destroyed it.
A second-generation San Jose firefighter now knows what it's like to have battled fire and to be a wildfire victim. He purchased his home in Bonny Doon last year, but the CZU Lightning Complex wildfire has destroyed it.
Some optimism in the CZU Lightning Complex fire battle
As of Monday night, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has burned more than 78,000 acres. Containment remains at 13 percent. Cal Fire said 276 structures are destroyed and another 2,500 structures are still threatened.
As of Monday night, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains has burned more than 78,000 acres. Containment remains at 13 percent. Cal Fire said 276 structures are destroyed and another 2,500 structures are still threatened.
Sheriff's department releases photos of man suspected of stealing firefighter's wallet
The Santa Cruz County sheriff's office has shared photos of a suspect accused of stealing a firefighter's wallet while he was combating the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
The Santa Cruz County sheriff's office has shared photos of a suspect accused of stealing a firefighter's wallet while he was combating the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
SCU Lightning Complex Fire: First responder injured, 360,055 acres burned
Of all the major fires raging in California, the SCU fires comprise the second-largest complex.
Of all the major fires raging in California, the SCU fires comprise the second-largest complex.