California's oldest state park, Big Basin, suffers extensive damage because of wildfire
The raging fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds, the park district said. As of Thursday, the fire, spanning Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, had scorched 40,000 acres.
The raging fire damaged the park’s headquarters, historic core and campgrounds, the park district said. As of Thursday, the fire, spanning Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties, had scorched 40,000 acres.
Smoke billows over fire near Point Reyes National Seashore
Smoke filled the skies across the Bay Area, including in Marin County, where firefighters were battling The Woodward Fire, fueled by fierce winds.
Smoke filled the skies across the Bay Area, including in Marin County, where firefighters were battling The Woodward Fire, fueled by fierce winds.
SkyFOX catches a glimpse of the Global Supertanker over the LNU Lighting Complex fires in the North Bay
SkyFOX spotted the Global Supertanker just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX spotted the Global Supertanker just before 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Fire retardant drop over wildfire at Point Reyes National Seashore
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Fire retardant drop over wildfire at Point Reyes National Seashore
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Fire retardant drop over wildfire at Point Reyes National Seashore
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX filmed this retardant drop at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
LNU Lightning Complex fires have destroyed dozens of homes
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
SkyFOX over fire near Point Reyes National Seashore
SkyFOX flew over the fire at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX flew over the fire at 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
Santa Cruz County tells visitors to leave immediately
County officials said they are trying to free up shelter capacity as residents have been ordered to flee their homes due to the raging CZU August Lightning Complex.
County officials said they are trying to free up shelter capacity as residents have been ordered to flee their homes due to the raging CZU August Lightning Complex.
New wildfire reported near Napa's oldest winery
A new fire has erupted near Napa's oldest winery Thursday. The town of Yountville says the fire is in the hills along the Oakville Grade northwest of Mondavi Winery.
A new fire has erupted near Napa's oldest winery Thursday. The town of Yountville says the fire is in the hills along the Oakville Grade northwest of Mondavi Winery.
California firefighters taxed to the limit, seeking help
Most of the activity is in Northern California, where fires have chewed through nearly 500 square miles.
Most of the activity is in Northern California, where fires have chewed through nearly 500 square miles.
12,000 lightning strikes sparked over 560 fires across California
Cal Fire said weather is a critical factor in the firefight including high heat, low humidity, and strong winds.
Cal Fire said weather is a critical factor in the firefight including high heat, low humidity, and strong winds.
California helicopter pilot who died fighting fires leaves behind wife and 2 children
Mike Fournier, 52, was identified by his grief-stricken family in Rancho Cucamonga.
Mike Fournier, 52, was identified by his grief-stricken family in Rancho Cucamonga.
Cal Fire officials provide an update on the LNU Lightning Complex wildfires
The update was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
The update was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
PG&E worker dies battling wildfire, as more mandatory evacuations are ordered
This was the first known death connected to this week's Bay Area fires.
This was the first known death connected to this week's Bay Area fires.
SkyFOX over the CZU Lightning Complex Fires burning in San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties
SkyFOX flew over the fires on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SkyFOX flew over the fires on Thursday, August 20, 2020.
SCU Lightning Complex Fire expands to 157,475 acres
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire, which covers parts of five counties, has grown to 137,475 acres, Cal Fire said Thursday morning.
The SCU Lightning Complex Fire, which covers parts of five counties, has grown to 137,475 acres, Cal Fire said Thursday morning.
LNU Lightning Complex Fire in Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties triples to 124,100 acres
The combination of fires known as LNU Lightning Complex in Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties tripled on Wednesday to cover 124,100 acres by evening, when state officials said all parts were still burning out of control.
The combination of fires known as LNU Lightning Complex in Sonoma, Napa and Lake counties tripled on Wednesday to cover 124,100 acres by evening, when state officials said all parts were still burning out of control.
Bay Area air quality poor due to fires, Spare the Air Alert in effect
A "Spare the Air Alert" is in effect for the San Francisco Bay Area as of Wednesday morning due to massive fires.
A "Spare the Air Alert" is in effect for the San Francisco Bay Area as of Wednesday morning due to massive fires.
Thousands evacuated in CZU August Lightning Complex Fire in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
22 small fires have merged as one known as the CZU Fire. The fire has burned 25,000 acres with zero percent containment and at least 20 structures have been destroyed.
22 small fires have merged as one known as the CZU Fire. The fire has burned 25,000 acres with zero percent containment and at least 20 structures have been destroyed.