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.
PG&E wildfire safety center helps agency make power shutoff decisions
Recent upgrades made at PG&E's Wildfire Safety Operations Center in San Francisco will help the agency determine whether to shut off power in the event of a wildfire risk, officials with the utility said Monday.
Recent upgrades made at PG&E's Wildfire Safety Operations Center in San Francisco will help the agency determine whether to shut off power in the event of a wildfire risk, officials with the utility said Monday.
California's fire fighting air force grows substantially
Today, Governor Newsom and former Governor Schwarzenegger inspected the first of a huge addition of vastly improved firefighting aircraft at McClellan Air Base in Sacramento. California's need for newer, better, faster aircraft to respond of any wild fire in 20 minutes or less got a leg up today.
Today, Governor Newsom and former Governor Schwarzenegger inspected the first of a huge addition of vastly improved firefighting aircraft at McClellan Air Base in Sacramento. California's need for newer, better, faster aircraft to respond of any wild fire in 20 minutes or less got a leg up today.
Vegetation fire threatening structures in Lafayette quickly extinguished
Firefighters in Contra Costa County quickly extinguished a 2-alarm vegetation fire that was threatening structures on Reliez Valley Road in Lafayette. Cal Fire assisted local crews with the fire. Multiple aircraft responded to the fire, some of which were called off the fire before arriving.
Firefighters in Contra Costa County quickly extinguished a 2-alarm vegetation fire that was threatening structures on Reliez Valley Road in Lafayette. Cal Fire assisted local crews with the fire. Multiple aircraft responded to the fire, some of which were called off the fire before arriving.
Crews battling vegetation fire in Cordelia
Firefighters from Solano County Fire Dept. are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning at Marshview Road and Goodyear Road in Cordelia. The fire was first reported around 1:15 p.m., Friday.
Firefighters from Solano County Fire Dept. are at the scene of a vegetation fire burning at Marshview Road and Goodyear Road in Cordelia. The fire was first reported around 1:15 p.m., Friday.
Santa Clara Co. Sweigert Fire 65 percent contained at 80 acres
A grass fire in unincorporated Santa Clara County is 65 percent contained at 80 acres as of Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
A grass fire in unincorporated Santa Clara County is 65 percent contained at 80 acres as of Thursday afternoon, according to Cal Fire.
Homeowner insurance dilemma may turn into a full blown crisis
Consumer advocates say a homeowners insurance crunch may soon become a homeowner's insurance crisis as customers face huge rate increases or out-and-out cancellations. Experts say the major reasons homeowner policies get giant rate hikes or out-and-out canceled is that they're homes are too close to wild land brush and trees, or too far away from a fire station, or both.
Consumer advocates say a homeowners insurance crunch may soon become a homeowner's insurance crisis as customers face huge rate increases or out-and-out cancellations. Experts say the major reasons homeowner policies get giant rate hikes or out-and-out canceled is that they're homes are too close to wild land brush and trees, or too far away from a fire station, or both.
Vegetation fire burns 80 acres near I-680 in Solano County
A vegetation fire that started on the right shoulder of southbound I-680 in Benicia is spreading west, causing road closures on Lopes Road. According to CHP officer Dave Harvey, the fire began just after 10 a.m. in the area just west of Marshview Road.
A vegetation fire that started on the right shoulder of southbound I-680 in Benicia is spreading west, causing road closures on Lopes Road. According to CHP officer Dave Harvey, the fire began just after 10 a.m. in the area just west of Marshview Road.
New data shows PG&E found nearly 10,000 problems with power equipment
PG&E is ramping up its safety inspections in an effort to prevent another massive wildfire after the utility released new data showing nearly 10,000 past issues with its power equipment.
PG&E is ramping up its safety inspections in an effort to prevent another massive wildfire after the utility released new data showing nearly 10,000 past issues with its power equipment.
Marybel Batjer named as President of the California Public Utilities Commission
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is tapping Marybel Batjer, a veteran of state government, to serve as the state's top utilities regulator.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom said Friday he is tapping Marybel Batjer, a veteran of state government, to serve as the state's top utilities regulator.