PG&E confirms its equipment may have been responsible for two more fires over the weekend

PG&E confirmed Monday that its equipment may have been responsible for two more fires that broke out in the Bay Area during its Public Safety Power Shutoff over the weekend.

Displaced Ramirez family taking Kincade Fire one step at a time

Sonoma County's Kincade Fire has displaced many immigrant families, some of whom work Sonoma County's vineyards. They are now staying in hotels and shelters. The Ramirez family is taking things one step at a time.

Kincade Fire containment improves ahead of wind's return

There was more progress on the Kincade Fire Monday, but the upcoming wind event presents a serious complication. In addition, a new evacuation warning was issued Monday evening for parts of Lake County. 

Students choke on smoky air, Spare the Air alert called for Tuesday

The Bay Area has been under a Spare The Air alert all day Monday and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District has also called another alert for Tuesday. 

Kincade Fire evacuees trek to San Francisco, seek shelter

Many of the shelters in place for the Kincade Fire are at capacity. Evacuees are trekking as far away as San Francisco, where there's power and an emergency shelter at St. Mary's Cathedral.

Petaluma Community Center at capacity as evacuation centers are forced to evacuate

We found many people asking themselves the same question: If yearly power shutoffs, evacuations, and the fear of fires is the new normal. Is it worth staying?

Gov. Newsom announces new website with resources about wildfires, power shutoffs

The website has information on current wildfires, transportation impacts, shelter and housing options, health and government services, preparedness tips and other resources.

Resources for Sonoma County evacuees

At least 180,000 people are under a mandatory evacuation order due to the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County.

Map: Some Kincade Fire evacuation orders reduced to warnings

The Sonoma County Sheriff's Office on Monday downgraded some areas from a mandatory evacuation order to a warning, allowing residents to return home, but at their own risk.

Another round of gusty winds expected to create critical fire weather conditions in the Bay Area

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning from Tuesday through Wednesday as another round of gusty winds combined with very low humidity is expected to create critical fire weather conditions. 

Vallejo lifts 'water emergency' after PG&E brings in powerful generator

Outdoor water use, like watering the plants, is forbidden and residents were strongly encouraged to reduce indoor use — including bathing and flushing the toilet

PG&E didn't notify 23,000 customers about earlier outage

Pacific Gas & Electric says it failed to notify 23,000 customers, including 500 with medical conditions, before shutting off their power to prevent wildfires earlier this month. 

Why does the smoke smell so bad?
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As for the smelly smoke, Bay Area Air Quality Management District spokeswoman Kristine Roselius said that was coming from a marshland fire in the Suisun area in Solano County.

Smoke blankets the Bay Area; many complain of smell, tasting ash

The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued yet another Spare the Air Alert for Monday, adding that smoke and ash are beginning to filter down to the surface. 

53 horses evacuated from Fieldstone Farm near Santa Rosa
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A hay barn and equipment were burned at the Fieldstone Farm on East Shiloh Road in Sonoma County near Santa Rosa. But the owner was able to get his 53 horses to safety. "They're doing a great job," said Bill Labrucherie. "They even saved my truck." Allie Rasmus reports