Healdsburg and Windsor under evacuation orders
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50,000 people from Geyserville, Windsor and Healdsburg are told to evacuate immediately as the Kincade fire rages out of control

Kincade Fire rages on, new evacuation warnings as wind event looms

At 2,700 feet in altitude, the former 1800's town of Mercuryville, now a ghost town, population not two, but zero, though damaged still has it's one remaining building thanks to fire crews.

Kincade Fire ignited four minutes after malfunction on PG&E transmission tower

A few miles up a private road in Geyserville is where an equipment malfunction occurred on a Pacific Gas and Electric transmission tower, just minutes before the Kincade Fire started. 

PG&E equipment possibly involved in 400+ fires

PG&E incident reports obtained by 2 Investigates shows PG&E equipment may have ignited more than 400 fires in California last year.

Marin County's Muir Fire 100% contained, Highway 1 reopens

The Muir fire between Stinson and Muir beaches in Marin County is holding at 58 acres and 50 percent containment as of Friday morning, the Marin County Fire Department said.

Kincade Fire grows as crews battle 8 other blazes in California

Meanwhile, PG&E admitted on Thursday its electrical equipment may have ignited the Kincade Fire, despite blackouts imposed across the region to prevent blazes. 

Information on the Kincade Fire, as of 5 p.m. Friday
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SkyFOX provides an updated aerial look at the scene of the 21,900-acre Kincade Fire as KTVU reporter Tom Vacar explains conditions on the fire line below.

Crews working to extinguish vegetation fire along Highway 1 in Pescadero

Crews from San Mateo County and Cal Fire are working to extinguish a vegetation fire in Pescadero. The incident has been named the Cabrillo Fire.

Gov. Newsom declares state of emergency for Kincade, Tick wildfires

California Gov. Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Friday as wildfires scorch both ends of the state—from Sonoma down to Los Angeles. 

Wildfire smoke, hot temps to create unhealthy air for Bay Area residents

The mixture of high temperatures in the Bay Area and smoke from the Kincade Fire are expected to produce poor air quality across the region. 

Gov. Newsom lashes out at PG&E, takes different approach after 2003 recall effort over rolling blackouts

If Gov. Gavin Newsom fails to hold the state's unpopular investor-owned utilities accountable and stabilize power delivery, he will pay a price. If successful, he may reap tremendous political benefits.

95 acre brush fire 25% contained off Highway 1 near Pescadero

A brush fire off of Highway 1 and Gazos Creek Road south of Pescadero in San Mateo County is 95 acres and 25% contained, according to CalFire.  

Kincade Fire in Sonoma County chars 16,000 acres with 5% containment

A wildfire in Sonoma County that has 2,000 people under evacuation orders started near where Pacific Gas & Electric shut down power amid dangerous weather conditions, the utility giant said Thursday. 

Fire burning at Annadel State Park in Santa Rosa contained

Several fire agencies are remaining at the scene of a vegetation fire in Santa Rosa that broke out at Annadel State Park on Thursday morning.