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

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. 

Flames rolled through Shiloh Oaks, Santa Rosa
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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%.

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.

'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.