Firefighters lose ground on growing Kincade Fire, hopeful for diminishing winds
Firefighters realize they need to work quickly and efficiently. The winds are expected to pick up speed again on Tuesday night into Wednesday, which could also prompt the fourth PG&E proactive power outage.
Firefighters realize they need to work quickly and efficiently. The winds are expected to pick up speed again on Tuesday night into Wednesday, which could also prompt the fourth PG&E proactive power outage.
Flames rolled through Shiloh Oaks, Santa Rosa
Flames rolled through Shiloh Oaks in Santa Rosa near the Mayacama Country Club, where it appears as though many homes are still intact.The orange glow of the Kincade Fire is directly behind the area. Sara Zendehnam reports
Flames rolled through Shiloh Oaks in Santa Rosa near the Mayacama Country Club, where it appears as though many homes are still intact.The orange glow of the Kincade Fire is directly behind the area. Sara Zendehnam reports
Wind drives Kincade Fire down to valley towns as acreage increases, containment drops
Strong winds have widened the total number of acres involved, which now stands at over 54,290-acres. Cox also shared that crews lost containment Sunday, falling from 10% to 5%.
Strong winds have widened the total number of acres involved, which now stands at over 54,290-acres. Cox also shared that crews lost containment Sunday, falling from 10% to 5%.
Despite a loss of containment and increase in size, Kinkade firefighters hopeful
Greg Liggins reports from Sonoma County Sunday night.
Greg Liggins reports from Sonoma County Sunday night.
Kincade fire burns over 54,298 acres, containment drops to 5 percent
Jana Katsuyama reports live Sunday evening from Windsor
Jana Katsuyama reports live Sunday evening from Windsor
Third fire erupts in Contra Costa County, Lafayette orders evacuations
Evacuations have been ordered in Lafayette due to a quick-moving wind-driven wildfire burning near Highway 24 and Pleasant Hill Road.
Evacuations have been ordered in Lafayette due to a quick-moving wind-driven wildfire burning near Highway 24 and Pleasant Hill Road.
200-acre fire in Vallejo 85% contained, evacuations lifted
High winds and hot temperatures caused other smaller fires to sprout up across the region as well.
High winds and hot temperatures caused other smaller fires to sprout up across the region as well.
'Largest evacuation:' Number of evacuees double in Sonoma County as winds clock in at 93 mph
The evacuations were a result of the rapidly growing Kincade Fire, which started burning Wednesday in the heart of Wine Country situated in the tiny community of Geyserville, and which has spread to 30,000 acres by Sunday morning. Only 10 percent of the wildfire has been contained.
The evacuations were a result of the rapidly growing Kincade Fire, which started burning Wednesday in the heart of Wine Country situated in the tiny community of Geyserville, and which has spread to 30,000 acres by Sunday morning. Only 10 percent of the wildfire has been contained.
San Francisco Mayor London Breed declares local emergency to shelter Kincade fire evacuees
In light of the unprecedented number of evacuees, San Francisco will open a temporary disaster shelter to assist those who have been displaced.
In light of the unprecedented number of evacuees, San Francisco will open a temporary disaster shelter to assist those who have been displaced.
School closures for Monday, October 28
Due to the Kincade Fire and the PG&E public safety power shutoff, the following schools will be closed on Monday, October 28.
Due to the Kincade Fire and the PG&E public safety power shutoff, the following schools will be closed on Monday, October 28.
Kincade fire grows as containment drops Sunday
Tom Vacar reports on conditions Sunday
Tom Vacar reports on conditions Sunday
Evacuation order in quick-moving Martinez wildfire lifted
The fire is burning on Alhambra Ave and Forrest Way. As of 4:20 p.m. Sunday, the fire was reported to be 5-acres in size.
The fire is burning on Alhambra Ave and Forrest Way. As of 4:20 p.m. Sunday, the fire was reported to be 5-acres in size.
Evacuation warning issued in Burris Fire burning off Potter Valley Road and Hwy 20 in Mendocino County
The Mendocino Sheriff has ordered residents to be ready to evacauate due to a new incident, the Burris Fire, which is burning in the area between Highway 20 and Highway 175, and between the Lake County line and the east side of the Russian River.
The Mendocino Sheriff has ordered residents to be ready to evacauate due to a new incident, the Burris Fire, which is burning in the area between Highway 20 and Highway 175, and between the Lake County line and the east side of the Russian River.
Lafayette Tennis Club destroyed by quick-moving Sunday afternoon fire, evacuation order lifted
Officials with Contra Costa County Fire annonced that a quick-moving vegetation fire near Highway 24 and Pleasant Hill has completely destroyed the Lafayette Tennis Club building, plus damaged an additional outbuilding, and the roof of a residential home.
Officials with Contra Costa County Fire annonced that a quick-moving vegetation fire near Highway 24 and Pleasant Hill has completely destroyed the Lafayette Tennis Club building, plus damaged an additional outbuilding, and the roof of a residential home.
That's not rain, it's falling ash!
A weather monitor at the Sonoma County Airport thought all the gunk was rain. But the National Weather Service quickly clarified that discrepancy.
A weather monitor at the Sonoma County Airport thought all the gunk was rain. But the National Weather Service quickly clarified that discrepancy.
By the numbers: California wildfires and power shutoffs
Fires raged across California and millions were left in the dark as utilities shut off power to prevent equipment from sparking more flames because of historic winds knocking down trees and transmission lines.
Fires raged across California and millions were left in the dark as utilities shut off power to prevent equipment from sparking more flames because of historic winds knocking down trees and transmission lines.
Glen Cove fire in Vallejo
A fire is burning near homes in the Glen Cove are of Vallejo near the Carquinez Bridge
A fire is burning near homes in the Glen Cove are of Vallejo near the Carquinez Bridge
A home goes up in flames in Healdsburg
Cal Fire reports there are 79 structures including 31 homes so far destroyed in the Kincade Fire not including this home in Healdsburg. Sara Zendehnam reports
Cal Fire reports there are 79 structures including 31 homes so far destroyed in the Kincade Fire not including this home in Healdsburg. Sara Zendehnam reports
Evacuations ordered for Leon Fire burning in Clayton
The Leon Fire is burning in Clayton not too far from Mt. Diablo. Evactuions of Leon Drive, Court and Way were ordered.
The Leon Fire is burning in Clayton not too far from Mt. Diablo. Evactuions of Leon Drive, Court and Way were ordered.
Mandatory evacuations due to Kincade Fire expand to city of Santa Rosa
Authorities ordered major new mandatory evacuations due to the Kincade Fire late Saturday morning including the town of Windsor and the city of Healdsburg.
Authorities ordered major new mandatory evacuations due to the Kincade Fire late Saturday morning including the town of Windsor and the city of Healdsburg.