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.
Man sentenced for stealing fireman's pickup truck during Camp Fire
One of two men convicted of stealing a firefighter's pickup truck during the deadliest wildfire in California history has been sentenced to 41 days in jail and three years of probation.
One of two men convicted of stealing a firefighter's pickup truck during the deadliest wildfire in California history has been sentenced to 41 days in jail and three years of probation.
San Jose firefighters battle brush fire in 99 degree temperatures
San Jose firefighters and Cal Fire are responding to a vegetation fire along both sides of Santa Teresa Blvd in San Jose. As of 2 p.m., the fire has burned 75 acres with forward progress stopped. It began around 12:15 p.m. 15 homes have been evacuated as a precaution. Residents are being asked to shelter in place due to poor air quality caused by the fire.
San Jose firefighters and Cal Fire are responding to a vegetation fire along both sides of Santa Teresa Blvd in San Jose. As of 2 p.m., the fire has burned 75 acres with forward progress stopped. It began around 12:15 p.m. 15 homes have been evacuated as a precaution. Residents are being asked to shelter in place due to poor air quality caused by the fire.
Vegetation fire burning along Foothill Blvd in Hayward
Crews are on the scene of a vegetation fire along the 21000 block of Foothill Blvd in Hayward. The fire was first reported at 4:01 p.m.
Crews are on the scene of a vegetation fire along the 21000 block of Foothill Blvd in Hayward. The fire was first reported at 4:01 p.m.
Preventing wildfire while also fighting heat stroke
A massive East Bay brush clearing project goes on daily despite scorching temperatures crews face. We went up on Wildcat Canyon Road near Orinda with what the crews must do whether clearing brush, or facing a wall of fire.
A massive East Bay brush clearing project goes on daily despite scorching temperatures crews face. We went up on Wildcat Canyon Road near Orinda with what the crews must do whether clearing brush, or facing a wall of fire.
Prescribed burns and brush clearing in full swing
Prescribed burns or controlled burns are an important weapon in the fight against wildfires. They are controlled fires that burn vegetation in at-risk areas to try to prevent catastrophic destruction, but experts say this tool is not being used enough.
Prescribed burns or controlled burns are an important weapon in the fight against wildfires. They are controlled fires that burn vegetation in at-risk areas to try to prevent catastrophic destruction, but experts say this tool is not being used enough.
Firefighters extinguish Woodside vegetation fire, one firefighter injured
Firefighters have stopped the progress of a 3 to 5-acre vegetation fire in the Huddart Park/Teague Hill area of the Woodside western hills in San Mateo County, according to fire officials. Firefighters will remain at the scene for at least the next 24 hours because of extremely heavy ground fuels, according to Cal Fire.
Firefighters have stopped the progress of a 3 to 5-acre vegetation fire in the Huddart Park/Teague Hill area of the Woodside western hills in San Mateo County, according to fire officials. Firefighters will remain at the scene for at least the next 24 hours because of extremely heavy ground fuels, according to Cal Fire.
Fire investigators determine Golf Fire caused by discarded cigarette
A discarded cigarette ignited the Golf Fire in Lake County, Cal Fire said Saturday following "a meticulous and thorough investigation." The fire, which started about 1 p.m. Thursday on Soda Bay Road and Golf Drive in the Lake County community of Kelseyville, has burned about 20 acres and was about 80 percent contained as of Saturday morning.
A discarded cigarette ignited the Golf Fire in Lake County, Cal Fire said Saturday following "a meticulous and thorough investigation." The fire, which started about 1 p.m. Thursday on Soda Bay Road and Golf Drive in the Lake County community of Kelseyville, has burned about 20 acres and was about 80 percent contained as of Saturday morning.
Vegetation fire in Dublin burns 248-acres, fully contained
A grass fire in Dublin has grown to 248-acres on Friday afternoon and firefighters have ordered a third alarm response. The grass fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Cal Fire and the Alameda County Fire Department said shortly before 2 p.m. that firefighters were working to put out a 5 to 10-acre fire that was burning in the area of 3840 Camino Loop in Dublin.
A grass fire in Dublin has grown to 248-acres on Friday afternoon and firefighters have ordered a third alarm response. The grass fire broke out around 1:30 p.m. Cal Fire and the Alameda County Fire Department said shortly before 2 p.m. that firefighters were working to put out a 5 to 10-acre fire that was burning in the area of 3840 Camino Loop in Dublin.
Camp Fire victim dies in hospital, wildfire death toll rises to 86
A man who had been hospitalized since the deadliest wildfire in California history incinerated a town in November has died, raising the number of people killed to 86, authorities said Thursday. The Butte County Sheriff's Office said 72-year-old Paul Ernest, of Paradise, succumbed to his wounds but gave no other information.
A man who had been hospitalized since the deadliest wildfire in California history incinerated a town in November has died, raising the number of people killed to 86, authorities said Thursday. The Butte County Sheriff's Office said 72-year-old Paul Ernest, of Paradise, succumbed to his wounds but gave no other information.
Vegetation fire in Kelseyville forces evacuations
The Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday issued an evacuation order for part of Kelseyville after a vegetation fire sparked.
The Lake County Sheriff's Office on Thursday issued an evacuation order for part of Kelseyville after a vegetation fire sparked.
Innovative approach to wildfire prevention in Orinda
An innovative approach to preventing and battling wildfires in the East Bay could become a model for the nation. The town of Orinda is the center of a much larger effort to tame wildfires before they become life and property consuming dragons.
An innovative approach to preventing and battling wildfires in the East Bay could become a model for the nation. The town of Orinda is the center of a much larger effort to tame wildfires before they become life and property consuming dragons.