Pacific Gas and Electric site down amid 'high volume' of customers seeking power shutoff info
PG&E's website has gone down Tuesday morning due to what the utility said was a "high volume of traffic" from people looking up information related to a possible public safety power shutoff that could affect an estimated 600,000 customers.
PG&E's website has gone down Tuesday morning due to what the utility said was a "high volume of traffic" from people looking up information related to a possible public safety power shutoff that could affect an estimated 600,000 customers.
PG&E shutoff could mean gas pumps may be inoperable, along with traffic lights and ATMs
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
The prospect of a massive midweek power shutdown has public agencies across the Bay Area scrambling.
Heightened fire danger brings potential PG&E power shutoffs to Bay Area
Pacific Gas and Electric is expected to turn off power to customers in Napa and parts of the East Bay and is considering other Bay Area counties due to increased fire risks.
Pacific Gas and Electric is expected to turn off power to customers in Napa and parts of the East Bay and is considering other Bay Area counties due to increased fire risks.
Evacuation order lifted for residents near 'American Fire' in American Canyon
Firefighters from state and local agencies are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning in the hills of American Canyon in Napa County. As of 7:00 p.m., the size of the fire is up to 500-acres and is 30% contained.
Firefighters from state and local agencies are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning in the hills of American Canyon in Napa County. As of 7:00 p.m., the size of the fire is up to 500-acres and is 30% contained.
Car fire may have started 15-acre 'Point Fire' burning near Pacheo Pass in Santa Clara County
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Cal Fire is fighting a grass fire at state Highway 152 and Dinosaur Point Road near Pacheco Pass in rural far southeastern Santa Clara County. As of 5:45 p.m., about 15 acres had burned, said Cal Fire, adding that heat and winds were contributing to a "high rate of spread."
Grass fire in American Canyon burns close to several homes, evacuation order issued but not mandatory
More than 100 acres has burned so far in a grass fire in the hills of American Canyon. Reporter Leigh Martinez is at the scene where some people are leaving their homes.
More than 100 acres has burned so far in a grass fire in the hills of American Canyon. Reporter Leigh Martinez is at the scene where some people are leaving their homes.
150-acre vegetation fire burns in American Canyon
A 150-acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. ?Advisory Evacuations? in effect for the following locations: Newell Dr. Sagebush Ln. North of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Ln., Farentino Pl and Selvino Ct.
A 150-acre grass fire near the East portion of American Canyon. ?Advisory Evacuations? in effect for the following locations: Newell Dr. Sagebush Ln. North of Donaldson Way, Sorrento Ln., Farentino Pl and Selvino Ct.
Red Flag warning begins Saturday night through Sunday morning in the North Bay Hills
A Red Flag warning for fire danger will be in effect Saturday night through Sunday morning at higher elevations in the North Bay.
A Red Flag warning for fire danger will be in effect Saturday night through Sunday morning at higher elevations in the North Bay.
Dry, gusty conditions trigger red flag warning in North Bay
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Pacific Gas & Electric elevated its concern for possible power shutoffs as a hot spell moves through the North Bay this weekend. On Saturday night, many North Bay residents will be looking up to the hills for signs of trouble.
Santa Rosa's new fire emergency safety tools could be a model for the nation
It's amazing that no more than five people died in Coffey Park when the Tubbs Fire swept through two years ago. "We got out at the last minute. We didn't know anything was going on until we woke up," said fire victim Janet Reisner.
It's amazing that no more than five people died in Coffey Park when the Tubbs Fire swept through two years ago. "We got out at the last minute. We didn't know anything was going on until we woke up," said fire victim Janet Reisner.
Four structures destroyed in quick-moving 'Arnold Fire' in Schellville
It was a frightful evening for party goers in the North Bay Saturday evening. A quick-moving vegetation fire consumed several structures and forced people to evacuate in Sonoma County. Just before 4 p.m., firefighters got the call about a grass fire at the intersection of Highway 121 and Wagner Road. It forced the evacuation of people within a one-mile radius.
It was a frightful evening for party goers in the North Bay Saturday evening. A quick-moving vegetation fire consumed several structures and forced people to evacuate in Sonoma County. Just before 4 p.m., firefighters got the call about a grass fire at the intersection of Highway 121 and Wagner Road. It forced the evacuation of people within a one-mile radius.
Evacuations lifted in Sonoma County following vegetation, structure fire
Crews in Sonoma County have brought a vegetation fire under control and are working to extinguish the blaze. The fire is no longer considered to be growing in size, according to the City of Sonoma. A mandatory evacuation order was issued shortly before 5 p.m. due to a "spreading structure fire," according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. By 6:15 p.m., the order was...
Crews in Sonoma County have brought a vegetation fire under control and are working to extinguish the blaze. The fire is no longer considered to be growing in size, according to the City of Sonoma. A mandatory evacuation order was issued shortly before 5 p.m. due to a "spreading structure fire," according to the Sonoma County Sheriff's Office. By 6:15 p.m., the order was...
Fire survivors who lost everything shame insurance companies by name
Survivors of the 2017 North Bay firestorm rallied Friday evening, calling out insurance companies who are cutting them off next month. Tuesday, October 8 marks two years since the disaster, and also marks the day that Additional Living Expenses will run out for most policy holders. For some, losing the stipend will make the difference between being able to rebuild or abandoning it.
Survivors of the 2017 North Bay firestorm rallied Friday evening, calling out insurance companies who are cutting them off next month. Tuesday, October 8 marks two years since the disaster, and also marks the day that Additional Living Expenses will run out for most policy holders. For some, losing the stipend will make the difference between being able to rebuild or abandoning it.
PG&E faces some criticism for handling of fire safety shutdown
PG&E is facing criticism for its handling of a fire safety shutdown, and the lead-up to it.
PG&E is facing criticism for its handling of a fire safety shutdown, and the lead-up to it.
PG&E cuts off power to tens of thousands in Northern California because of fire dangers
Round two of planned power shutdowns will hit overnight Wednesday, and the numbers are more than doubling to 48,000 customers in Northern California.
Round two of planned power shutdowns will hit overnight Wednesday, and the numbers are more than doubling to 48,000 customers in Northern California.
PG&E announces public safety power shutoff for the North Bay
After another day of scorching hot weather where the lights mostly stayed on in the North Bay, PG&E made the decision Tuesday evening to initiate a public safety power shutoff that will affect up to 48,200 customers in the North Bay and Sierra Foothills, officials confirmed.
After another day of scorching hot weather where the lights mostly stayed on in the North Bay, PG&E made the decision Tuesday evening to initiate a public safety power shutoff that will affect up to 48,200 customers in the North Bay and Sierra Foothills, officials confirmed.
Crews battling 128-acre 'Reservoir Fire' northeast of Milpitas in Santa Clara County
Crews are battling a set of six fires totaling about 128-acres of vegetation off of Calaveras Road and Felter Road, northeast of Milpitas in Santa Clara County.
Crews are battling a set of six fires totaling about 128-acres of vegetation off of Calaveras Road and Felter Road, northeast of Milpitas in Santa Clara County.
Power outages possible in North Bay early next week due to increasing fire dangers
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning residents in the North Bay that an increase in fire danger could force them to shut off power. The potential public safety power shutoff warning comes as drier weather is forecasted this weekend. with no rain in the immediate future.
Pacific Gas and Electric is warning residents in the North Bay that an increase in fire danger could force them to shut off power. The potential public safety power shutoff warning comes as drier weather is forecasted this weekend. with no rain in the immediate future.
Crews battling vegetation fire in Riverside
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm vegetation fire in Riverside. The fire has so far burned 60 acres near Sycamore Canyon. The Riverside Fire Department says the fire is burning close to the area where a previous fire burned in July.
Firefighters are battling a three-alarm vegetation fire in Riverside. The fire has so far burned 60 acres near Sycamore Canyon. The Riverside Fire Department says the fire is burning close to the area where a previous fire burned in July.
Vehicle fire spreads to vegetation along Altamont Pass
The California Highway Patrol has reopened lanes closed on Interstate Highway 580 Saturday afternoon after a brush fire broke out on the side of the freeway near Livermore. Three lanes of eastbound I-580 before North Flynn Road were closed about 12:30 p.m. by the CHP. All lanes reopened by about 2:30 p.m.
The California Highway Patrol has reopened lanes closed on Interstate Highway 580 Saturday afternoon after a brush fire broke out on the side of the freeway near Livermore. Three lanes of eastbound I-580 before North Flynn Road were closed about 12:30 p.m. by the CHP. All lanes reopened by about 2:30 p.m.