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.
Wildfire deadline looms for North Bay survivors, some feel victimized again
Survivors of the 2017 North Bay firestorm have an anniversary looming -- and a deadline.
Survivors of the 2017 North Bay firestorm have an anniversary looming -- and a deadline.
Crews battling vegetation fire in Byron, four structures destroyed
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is working to contain a vegetation fire that has burned four structures. The fire began shortly after 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of Byron Highway.
East Contra Costa Fire Protection District is working to contain a vegetation fire that has burned four structures. The fire began shortly after 5 p.m. in the 1200 block of Byron Highway.
Preparing for wildfire: Berkeley holds Sunday morning evacuation drill
“Fire. Evacuate now.” It was that simple alert that came across cell phones in Berkeley this morning for the city’s third and final evacuation drill. The alerts are first step in preparing for an emergency.
“Fire. Evacuate now.” It was that simple alert that came across cell phones in Berkeley this morning for the city’s third and final evacuation drill. The alerts are first step in preparing for an emergency.
Sonoma County holds wildfire evacuation drill to prepare residents
The air in Sonoma County was clear Saturday morning. There was no smoke and a fire isn’t destroying homes, but the memories from the 2017 North Bay fires linger. “Everybody up here is pretty nervous anytime we can smell smoke or there’s a high wind,” said resident Monna Throop.
The air in Sonoma County was clear Saturday morning. There was no smoke and a fire isn’t destroying homes, but the memories from the 2017 North Bay fires linger. “Everybody up here is pretty nervous anytime we can smell smoke or there’s a high wind,” said resident Monna Throop.
Sonoma Valley residents prepare for evacuation drill
Fire preparation will become more urgent this weekend for a few hundred Sonoma Valley residents. Their neighborhood will be the first in the county to take part in a full evacuation drill. Saturday morning, people living along Cavedale Road and Trinity Road will hear sheriff's sirens beginning at 8 a.m.
Fire preparation will become more urgent this weekend for a few hundred Sonoma Valley residents. Their neighborhood will be the first in the county to take part in a full evacuation drill. Saturday morning, people living along Cavedale Road and Trinity Road will hear sheriff's sirens beginning at 8 a.m.
Firefighters responding to 'Walnut Fire' on Marsh Creek Road near Brentwood
Firefighters from Cal Fire are assisting Contra Costa County firefighters with a vegetation fire burning on Marsh Creek Road near Camino Diablo near Brentwood. There's no word on the size of the fire, or on containment.
Firefighters from Cal Fire are assisting Contra Costa County firefighters with a vegetation fire burning on Marsh Creek Road near Camino Diablo near Brentwood. There's no word on the size of the fire, or on containment.
California wildfire activity significantly lower in 2019, so far
The only drought California has had this year is, thankfully is a wildfire drought. Let's take a look at the remarkable if not the shockingly low number of acres lost so far this year. On this day last year, California had already lost 972 square miles to wildfires.
The only drought California has had this year is, thankfully is a wildfire drought. Let's take a look at the remarkable if not the shockingly low number of acres lost so far this year. On this day last year, California had already lost 972 square miles to wildfires.
Insurance companies drop California policies in high-fire risk areas
New California data shows insurance companies declined to renew nearly 350,000 home insurance policies in areas at high risk for wildfire since the state began collecting data in 2015.
New California data shows insurance companies declined to renew nearly 350,000 home insurance policies in areas at high risk for wildfire since the state began collecting data in 2015.
Vegetation fire along Highway 17 snarls afternoon traffic
Northbound traffic on state Highway 17 has been slow going since about 2:45 p.m. Sunday as firefighters tackled a grass fire burning near the freeway just north of the Lark Avenue overcrossing, the California Highway Patrol reported.
Northbound traffic on state Highway 17 has been slow going since about 2:45 p.m. Sunday as firefighters tackled a grass fire burning near the freeway just north of the Lark Avenue overcrossing, the California Highway Patrol reported.