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.
Brush fire on shoulder of I-580 causes major traffic delays
Authorities shut down lanes to battle the blaze.
Authorities shut down lanes to battle the blaze.
PG&E exits bankruptcy, pays $5 billion into wildfire fund
The nation's largest utility announced Wednesday it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and paid $5.4 billion in initial funds and 22.19% of its stock into a trust for victims of wildfires caused by its outdated equipment.
The nation's largest utility announced Wednesday it emerged from Chapter 11 bankruptcy and paid $5.4 billion in initial funds and 22.19% of its stock into a trust for victims of wildfires caused by its outdated equipment.
'Use common sense': Con Fire cautions firework dangers, asks residents to celebrate the 4th differently
Officials said the use of fireworks in Contra Costa County puts stress on an already understaffed and overtaxed fire district during high risk fire season.
Officials said the use of fireworks in Contra Costa County puts stress on an already understaffed and overtaxed fire district during high risk fire season.
High winds, dry conditions trigger red flag warning for North Bay
Mild mountain temperatures of 55 to 65 degrees are forecast overnight Sunday.
Mild mountain temperatures of 55 to 65 degrees are forecast overnight Sunday.
Marin County officials announce closures, advise extreme caution during red flag conditions
The Sky Oaks watershed of the Marin Municipal Water District on Mount Tamalpais, Natalie Coffin Green Park in Ross, Leo Cronin parking lot in Lagunitas, and Mount Vision Road in Inverness are closed during the red flag period.
The Sky Oaks watershed of the Marin Municipal Water District on Mount Tamalpais, Natalie Coffin Green Park in Ross, Leo Cronin parking lot in Lagunitas, and Mount Vision Road in Inverness are closed during the red flag period.
Drone interferes with Cal Fire response to vegetation fire near I-680 in Solano County
The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m., Saturday.
The fire was first reported just before 2 p.m., Saturday.
Controlled burn in East Bay hills takes on greater importance amid pandemic
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
Firefighters from the Moraga-Orinda Fire District deliberately burned thick brush and vegetation to protect against wildfires later in the season.
Get ready for more PG&E power shut-offs as California braces for wildfire season
As California prepared for the possibility of a very active wildfire season, PG&E alerted customers to be ready for the possibility of more planned outages, though officials said the next round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) will look different from previous events.
As California prepared for the possibility of a very active wildfire season, PG&E alerted customers to be ready for the possibility of more planned outages, though officials said the next round of Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) will look different from previous events.
Controlled burn in East Bay tries to reduce wildfire risks
During a controlled burn in the East Bay hills, firefighters expressed concern about the chance of wildfires this season.
During a controlled burn in the East Bay hills, firefighters expressed concern about the chance of wildfires this season.