Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in Southern California

Crews battle wildfires amid brutal heat wave in Southern California

A huge forest fire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles flared up around noon, sending up a cloud of smoke as it headed toward thick, dry brush in the Angeles National Forest.

A huge forest fire that prompted evacuations north of Los Angeles flared up around noon, sending up a cloud of smoke as it headed toward thick, dry brush in the Angeles National Forest.

Crews try to tame massive forest fire north of Los Angeles

Crews try to tame massive forest fire north of Los Angeles

An enormous plume of smoke was visible across much of Southern California after the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in dense forest land.

An enormous plume of smoke was visible across much of Southern California after the fire broke out Wednesday afternoon in dense forest land.

Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire

Walnut Creek police arrest 37-year-old man suspected of setting brush fire

The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.

The blaze was approaching a commercial building in the area of Tice Valley Boulevard near Rolling Hills Drive when it was reported about 8:15 p.m, Friday.

Shoreline Fire in Contra Costa County fully contained, but suspicious

Shoreline Fire in Contra Costa County fully contained, but suspicious

The Shoreline Fire that burned nearly 14 acres in Contra Costa County on Friday is fully contained. Investigators said while the cause is undetermined, the fire is suspicious. 

The Shoreline Fire that burned nearly 14 acres in Contra Costa County on Friday is fully contained. Investigators said while the cause is undetermined, the fire is suspicious. 

1st big Southern California wildfire of 2020 keeps on raging

1st big Southern California wildfire of 2020 keeps on raging

A huge wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that is Southern California's biggest blaze so far this year was still raging Monday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes.

A huge wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that is Southern California's biggest blaze so far this year was still raging Monday, with thousands of people forced to evacuate their homes.

'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fire

'Rebuilding Paradise' looks at emotional toll of deadly fire

Almost two years since a wildfire swept through his mountain town and virtually wiped it out, Steve “Woody” Culleton got to put the final touches on his new home.

Almost two years since a wildfire swept through his mountain town and virtually wiped it out, Steve “Woody” Culleton got to put the final touches on his new home.

Vegetation fire burning near Highway 4 in Concord prompts lane closures

Vegetation fire burning near Highway 4 in Concord prompts lane closures

A vegetation fire is burning near state Highway 4 in Concord on Tuesday afternoon and has prompted the closure of highway lanes, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

A vegetation fire is burning near state Highway 4 in Concord on Tuesday afternoon and has prompted the closure of highway lanes, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.

Air quality advisory in Bay Area extended due to wildfire smoke

Air quality advisory in Bay Area extended due to wildfire smoke

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Tuesday that it will extend its regional air quality advisory through Wednesday because of smoke from Fresno County's Mineral Fire and Lassen County's Hog and Gold fires.

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District said Tuesday that it will extend its regional air quality advisory through Wednesday because of smoke from Fresno County's Mineral Fire and Lassen County's Hog and Gold fires.

Wind-fueled vegetation fire in Knightsen prompts evacuations

Wind-fueled vegetation fire in Knightsen prompts evacuations

East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is responding to the fire that quickly spread to 20 acres and is threatening at least one home.  

East Contra Costa County Fire Protection District is responding to the fire that quickly spread to 20 acres and is threatening at least one home.  

Bay Area air quality advisory in effect due to wildfire

Bay Area air quality advisory in effect due to wildfire

An air quality advisory is being extended through Sunday in the Bay Area due to smoke migrating from a fire near Fresno.

An air quality advisory is being extended through Sunday in the Bay Area due to smoke migrating from a fire near Fresno.

Fire near Fresno may push smoke into Bay Areao
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Fire near Fresno may push smoke into Bay Areao

Bay Area residents may notice smoke or haze in the air on Sunday. Here's what else is part of the forecast.

Bay Area residents may notice smoke or haze in the air on Sunday. Here's what else is part of the forecast.

Orinda holds virtual wildfire evacuation exercise to help residents prepare

Orinda holds virtual wildfire evacuation exercise to help residents prepare

The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District and the Orinda Police Department, with the help of community volunteers, organized a virtual evacuation exercise Saturday.

The Moraga-Orinda Fire Protection District and the Orinda Police Department, with the help of community volunteers, organized a virtual evacuation exercise Saturday.