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.
Crews Fire forces evacuations as blaze burns 2,000 acres near Gilroy
Officials said the Crews Fire scorched more than 1,000 acres and destroyed two structures.
Officials said the Crews Fire scorched more than 1,000 acres and destroyed two structures.
Crews estimate wildfire east of Gilroy at 1,000 acres, evacuations continue
The public is being asked to avoid the area near Crews Road east of Gilroy, which has since spread eastward to the Canada Road area.
The public is being asked to avoid the area near Crews Road east of Gilroy, which has since spread eastward to the Canada Road area.
Contra Costa County firefighters face a busy Fourth of July weekend
Fireworks displays that have been going on for weeks hit a crescendo Saturday night.
Fireworks displays that have been going on for weeks hit a crescendo Saturday night.
Progress of Park Fire stopped as new wildfire breaks out near Gilroy
The Crews Fire has burned about 30 acres and is advancing at a moderate rate, according to Cal Fire, which said structures are threatened and additional air and ground equipment were being dispatched.
The Crews Fire has burned about 30 acres and is advancing at a moderate rate, according to Cal Fire, which said structures are threatened and additional air and ground equipment were being dispatched.
Park Fire near Morgan Hill grows to 343 acres, evacuations ordered
The Park Fire on a wooded ridgeline outside Morgan Hill has grown to 100 acres overnight, Cal Fire said Sunday morning.
The Park Fire on a wooded ridgeline outside Morgan Hill has grown to 100 acres overnight, Cal Fire said Sunday morning.
Fireworks blamed for fires across Contra Costa County
There were dozens of fires on July 4 in Contra Costa County, including at least 16 that were caused by fireworks, fire officials said.
There were dozens of fires on July 4 in Contra Costa County, including at least 16 that were caused by fireworks, fire officials said.
Crews quickly contain vegetation fire in Concord
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District, CalFire and federal fire units responded Saturday around 4 p.m. to a vegetation fire off Avila Road and Willow Pass in Concord.
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District, CalFire and federal fire units responded Saturday around 4 p.m. to a vegetation fire off Avila Road and Willow Pass in Concord.
Cal Fire working wildfire in Sunol area
It's currently 30 percent contained.
It's currently 30 percent contained.
Crews contain 13 fires throughout Contra Costa County
Friday night was unusually busy for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Friday night was unusually busy for the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Sheridan fire near Sunol 100 acres, 30 percent contained
The blaze started about 1:30 p.m. Saturday along Sheridan Road in Sunol.
The blaze started about 1:30 p.m. Saturday along Sheridan Road in Sunol.
Vegetation fire causes traffic backup on I-580 in Livermore
The grass fire was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 9:47 a.m.
The grass fire was first reported to the California Highway Patrol at 9:47 a.m.