Colleen Fire fully contained after burning 126 acres
An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush and forced the evacuation of area residents, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush and forced the evacuation of area residents, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
Gulch Fire burning north of Lakeville at 107 acres
Cal Fire first reported the incident at 4:19 p.m. on Twitter, and said the size was at 40 acres.
Cal Fire first reported the incident at 4:19 p.m. on Twitter, and said the size was at 40 acres.
Brush fire prompts evacuations in Solano County
The fire broke out Saturday afternoon.
The fire broke out Saturday afternoon.
Brush fire burns near Petaluma
The Gulch Fire started after 3 p.m., Saturday.
The Gulch Fire started after 3 p.m., Saturday.
Willow Fire at 100 acres off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County
The fire is 0 percent contained and has a moderate rate of spread.
The fire is 0 percent contained and has a moderate rate of spread.
Colleen Fire in South San Jose 90 percent contained
An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
An arson investigation is underway into the Colleen Fire, which scorched a hilly area covered with dry brush, according to the San Jose Fire Department.
Suspected arsonist in custody after several fires in San Jose
Elissa Harrington reports.
Elissa Harrington reports.
PG&E's bankruptcy trial opens with attacks on voting process
PG&E’s plan won support last week in a landslide, with victims overwhelmingly backing PG&E’s $58 billion proposal to emerge from bankruptcy after a year-and-half.
PG&E’s plan won support last week in a landslide, with victims overwhelmingly backing PG&E’s $58 billion proposal to emerge from bankruptcy after a year-and-half.
PG&E appeals conditions of probation intended to prevent wildfires, says judge's order threatens public safety
U.S. District Judge William Alsup imposed the conditions last month as part of the utility's probation in a criminal pipeline safety case.
U.S. District Judge William Alsup imposed the conditions last month as part of the utility's probation in a criminal pipeline safety case.
California now faces overlapping threats: coronavirus and fire season
Newsom says there is no choice but to fight fire and disease simultaneously and aggressively.
Newsom says there is no choice but to fight fire and disease simultaneously and aggressively.
Mark Neveau talks air travel amid the pandemic; California's wildfire plan for upcoming wildfire season
Former FEMA Director Mark Neveau spoke to KTVU's Julie Haener during the 5 O'Clock News on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 about these two important issues: air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming wildfire season in California.
Former FEMA Director Mark Neveau spoke to KTVU's Julie Haener during the 5 O'Clock News on Wednesday, May 13, 2020 about these two important issues: air travel amid the COVID-19 pandemic, and the upcoming wildfire season in California.
California is preparing for an active wildfire season amid the Coronavirus pandemic
Mindful of the anxiety coronavirus has wrought on Californians, CalFire is currently building up its strength to 6,100 permanent firefighters, 2,600 seasonal firefighters, 3,200 inmate firefighters, and 600 fire prevention volunteers.
Mindful of the anxiety coronavirus has wrought on Californians, CalFire is currently building up its strength to 6,100 permanent firefighters, 2,600 seasonal firefighters, 3,200 inmate firefighters, and 600 fire prevention volunteers.
Newsom highlights dangers of wildfire season, details preparations
Tom Vacar Reports.
Tom Vacar Reports.
Newsom: 'Wildfire Safety Division' will oversee utilities
Eventually, this division will become an independent entity and will oversee the state's three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, which is still in bankruptcy.
Eventually, this division will become an independent entity and will oversee the state's three investor-owned utilities, including PG&E, which is still in bankruptcy.
Regulators waive $200M fine on Pacific Gas & Electric for causing deadly fires
The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California's Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.
The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California's Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.
Regulators waive $200M fine on PG&E for causing deadly fires
The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California’s Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.
The waiver approved in a unanimous vote by California’s Public Utilities Commission will deprive the state coffers of money to help offset losses income and sales taxes as the coronavirus pandemic pushes the state into a $54 billion budget deficit.
Deadline for 2019 Kincade Fire debris removal extended to August 1
Many property owners who submitted applications and site work plans experienced delays in completing the debris cleanup because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders.
Many property owners who submitted applications and site work plans experienced delays in completing the debris cleanup because of the COVID-19 pandemic and shelter-in-place orders.
The Kincade Fire
Produced by Duncan Sinfield/KTVU.
Produced by Duncan Sinfield/KTVU.
Firefighters urge North Bay residents to prepare for fire season during pandemic
The hills in Sonoma County look green now after the recent rains, but it's likely they'll start drying out before too long.
The hills in Sonoma County look green now after the recent rains, but it's likely they'll start drying out before too long.
Third member of PG&E bankruptcy committee resigns, criticizes PG&E plan
Karin Gowins, the former comptroller for Paradise, told The Associated Press Friday that she resigned from the bankruptcy committee overseeing the claims of wildfire victims so she can publicly lambaste what she believes is a deeply flawed, $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E.
Karin Gowins, the former comptroller for Paradise, told The Associated Press Friday that she resigned from the bankruptcy committee overseeing the claims of wildfire victims so she can publicly lambaste what she believes is a deeply flawed, $13.5 billion settlement with PG&E.