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.
Cow Palace a ‘modern day Noah’s Ark’, takes in evacuated livestock
Ranch owners are calling the Cow Palace in Daly City a saving grace for serving as an evacuation site for livestock and others animals displaced by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Ranch owners are calling the Cow Palace in Daly City a saving grace for serving as an evacuation site for livestock and others animals displaced by the CZU Lightning Complex Fire.
Bay Area suffers 6th consecutive day of unhealthy air quality readings
A curtain of smoke hovered over the entire Bay Area again Monday. It was rated unhealthy in the North Bay and East Bay, particularly in Pleasanton and Livermore.
A curtain of smoke hovered over the entire Bay Area again Monday. It was rated unhealthy in the North Bay and East Bay, particularly in Pleasanton and Livermore.
Family loses three loved ones to LNU Lightning Complex Fire
"She knew if she would pass they weren't going to let her go back, which meant Leo and Tom were not going to be able to leave," said Hintemeyer's granddaughter Crystal Gardner of Yuba City.
"She knew if she would pass they weren't going to let her go back, which meant Leo and Tom were not going to be able to leave," said Hintemeyer's granddaughter Crystal Gardner of Yuba City.
CZU August Lighting Complex Fire: Favorable weather helps firefight in Santa Cruz County
"We are confident these lines are going to hold," said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton.
"We are confident these lines are going to hold," said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Mark Brunton.
Interactive map: See where wildfires are burning across the Bay Area
Tens of thousands of homes were threatened by flames that drove through dense and bone-dry trees and brush. Many of the fires were sparked by lightning strikes from brief thunderstorms.
Tens of thousands of homes were threatened by flames that drove through dense and bone-dry trees and brush. Many of the fires were sparked by lightning strikes from brief thunderstorms.
LNU Lightning Complex Fire: One more death reported bringing death toll to five
As of Monday morning, Cal Fire said 350,030 acres had burned and they had 22% of it contained. More than 1,000 structures have been either destroyed or damaged and 30,500 structures remained damaged.
As of Monday morning, Cal Fire said 350,030 acres had burned and they had 22% of it contained. More than 1,000 structures have been either destroyed or damaged and 30,500 structures remained damaged.
Worry grows as looters target California wildfire evacuees
Thousands have been driven from their homes by the wildfire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco and authorities say criminals are taking advantage by burglarizing vacant homes.
Thousands have been driven from their homes by the wildfire burning in the Santa Cruz Mountains south of San Francisco and authorities say criminals are taking advantage by burglarizing vacant homes.
California wildfires burn more than 1% of Golden State, 25 times more acres than last year
Compared to 2019, 4,292 fires burned 56,000 acres compared to more than 7,002 fires that burned 1.4 million acres to date. That's 25 times as many acres, and the fire season this year is not yet over.
Compared to 2019, 4,292 fires burned 56,000 acres compared to more than 7,002 fires that burned 1.4 million acres to date. That's 25 times as many acres, and the fire season this year is not yet over.
Fire officials have 'assumed command' of Woodward Fire at Point Reyes National Seashore
Crews have begun to decrease the fire's size and they've established action points should the weather shift.
Crews have begun to decrease the fire's size and they've established action points should the weather shift.