Grass fire prompts evacuations in Solano County
A four-alarm grass fire is prompting evacuations Thursday night, according to the Vacaville Fire Department.
A four-alarm grass fire is prompting evacuations Thursday night, according to the Vacaville Fire Department.
Firefighters stop forward progress of rapidly-spreading grass fire near Altamont
Firefighters in Alameda County have stopped forward progress of a a rapidly-spreading, 253-acre vegetation fire that threatened structures Thursday evening.
Firefighters in Alameda County have stopped forward progress of a a rapidly-spreading, 253-acre vegetation fire that threatened structures Thursday evening.
California requires cellphone towers to add backup power
California regulators will require 72 hours of backup power at cell towers in emergency situations, including electricity shutoffs during fire seasons.
California regulators will require 72 hours of backup power at cell towers in emergency situations, including electricity shutoffs during fire seasons.
Cal Fire: PG&E power lines started destructive Kincade Fire
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
According to a Cal Fire, electrical transmission lines owned and operated by the utility, just northeast of Geyserville, are too blame.
Contra Costa County: Multiple fire crews stop forward progress of Scenic Fire
Multiple fire crews are responding to a two-alarm vegetation fire in Contra Costa County Wednesday afternoon.
Multiple fire crews are responding to a two-alarm vegetation fire in Contra Costa County Wednesday afternoon.
Crews contain Martinez vegetation fire that threatened several structures
The fire went to a second alarm before forward progress was stopped and while numerous structures were threatened, none were damaged, and there were no injuries to firefighters or the public.
The fire went to a second alarm before forward progress was stopped and while numerous structures were threatened, none were damaged, and there were no injuries to firefighters or the public.
Martinez brush fire contained
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Firefighters responded to the blaze at 1 p.m. Sunday.
Investigation underway following six vegetation fires along Vacaville freeway
The first fire was just north of Vaca Valley, and the next five were along the interstate to the I-505/I-80 interchange.
The first fire was just north of Vaca Valley, and the next five were along the interstate to the I-505/I-80 interchange.
Alum Fire in San Jose fully contained at 31 acres
The fire started shortly after 11 a.m. and quickly grew to 7+ acres.
The fire started shortly after 11 a.m. and quickly grew to 7+ acres.
Crews fire burning in Santa Clara County nearing full containment
Firefighters are spending Saturday patrolling the perimeter of the fire, east of Gilroy.
Firefighters are spending Saturday patrolling the perimeter of the fire, east of Gilroy.
Car crash sparks grass fire and closes Altamont Pass
Authorities reported that a pickup truck collided into the median causing a grass fire on Interstate 580.
Authorities reported that a pickup truck collided into the median causing a grass fire on Interstate 580.
Challenges ahead as California prepares for fire season
California enters peak fire season alongside a second threat: the coronavirus.
California enters peak fire season alongside a second threat: the coronavirus.
Amid pandemic, Newsom confronted by busy fire season
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will provide an update on the state's wildfire preparedness and response efforts in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday will provide an update on the state's wildfire preparedness and response efforts in light of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Newsom gives update on California's wildfire preparedness
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday gave updates on California's wildfire preparedness and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday gave updates on California's wildfire preparedness and response efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Crews Fire burns 5,400 acres, at 60% containment
The fire was initially reported at 1:52 p.m. Sunday near Crews Road and Sunlit Oaks Court, prompting evacuations from state Highway 152 north to Gilroy Hot Springs and southeast to Prunedale Avenue.
The fire was initially reported at 1:52 p.m. Sunday near Crews Road and Sunlit Oaks Court, prompting evacuations from state Highway 152 north to Gilroy Hot Springs and southeast to Prunedale Avenue.
Wildfire burns for third straight day near Gilroy
The Crews Fire is burning just north of Highway 152, near Gilroy. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has burned 5,400 acres, equivalent to about 8.5 square miles, and is 20-percent contained.
The Crews Fire is burning just north of Highway 152, near Gilroy. According to Cal Fire, the blaze has burned 5,400 acres, equivalent to about 8.5 square miles, and is 20-percent contained.
Fairfield fire a close call for several home owners
A fire that burned close to homes caused a scare among people who live and work in the Cordelia area of the Fairfield Monday afternoon.
A fire that burned close to homes caused a scare among people who live and work in the Cordelia area of the Fairfield Monday afternoon.
Crews Fire near Gilroy burns more than 5,000 acres
Firefighters spent a second day battling a wildfire east of Gilroy.
Firefighters spent a second day battling a wildfire east of Gilroy.
Fairfield vegetation fire under control, evacuations lifted
A vegetation fire burned 60 acres Monday on Fairfield's Nelson Hill, fire officials said. The fire was under control as of 7:20 p.m.
A vegetation fire burned 60 acres Monday on Fairfield's Nelson Hill, fire officials said. The fire was under control as of 7:20 p.m.
Forward progress stopped on grass fire burning east of Highway 80 in Crockett
Forward progress of a 150-acre grass fire burning in Crockett has been stopped. The fire started east of Highway 80 near the Cummings Skyway Monday afternoon.
Forward progress of a 150-acre grass fire burning in Crockett has been stopped. The fire started east of Highway 80 near the Cummings Skyway Monday afternoon.