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.
More evacuations ordered from Bay Area wildfires
More evacuations ordered from Bay Area wildfires
More evacuations ordered from Bay Area wildfires
SCU Lightning Complex fires char 85,000 acres; Deer Zone portion in Contra Costra showing improvement
The SCU Lightning Complex is a group of approximately 20 fires, split in three main zones: the Canyon Zone, the Calaveras Zone, and the Deer Zone.
The SCU Lightning Complex is a group of approximately 20 fires, split in three main zones: the Canyon Zone, the Calaveras Zone, and the Deer Zone.
LNU Complex fires force additional evacuations in Napa and Sonoma Counties
Napa County Sherriff’s deputies went door-to-door informing residents of the mandatory evacuations.
Napa County Sherriff’s deputies went door-to-door informing residents of the mandatory evacuations.
LNU Complex fires force evacuations in Napa and Sonoma Counties
Andre Senior reports.
Andre Senior reports.
Local officials, Cal Fire provides an update on CZU Complex Fires in San Mateo, Santa Cruz Counties
The update was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
The update was held at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, August 19, 2020.
CZU August Fire grows to 25,000 acres, over 22,000 residents evacuated in San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties
The cluster of fires is being called the CZU August Lightning Complex.
The cluster of fires is being called the CZU August Lightning Complex.
Evacuations ordered in Vacaville fire, I-80 closed in both directions
I-80 has also been shut down in both directions by the California Highway Patrol at the Air Base exit.
I-80 has also been shut down in both directions by the California Highway Patrol at the Air Base exit.
Thousands evacuated in Vacaville
Tom Vacar reports
Tom Vacar reports
Pilot crashes, dies fighting central California wildfire
The Bell UH-1H helicopter was on a water dropping mission on the Hills Fire, about 9 miles south of Coalinga.
The Bell UH-1H helicopter was on a water dropping mission on the Hills Fire, about 9 miles south of Coalinga.
Homes destroyed, thousands evacuated in Vacaville
Tom Vacar reports.
Tom Vacar reports.
Wildfires prompt evacuations in Santa Cruz and San Mateo Counties
The CZU complex has forced over 22,000 residents to evacuate immediately.
The CZU complex has forced over 22,000 residents to evacuate immediately.