Cal Fire academy graduates latest class in final preparations for peak California fire season
Knowing that they're running out of time, firefighters are readying their seasonal employees for the battles that lay ahead on the wildfire lines. Today was graduation day for some seasonal firefighters who, the next time they face flames, will be in for the real thing.
Knowing that they're running out of time, firefighters are readying their seasonal employees for the battles that lay ahead on the wildfire lines. Today was graduation day for some seasonal firefighters who, the next time they face flames, will be in for the real thing.
Governor Gavin Newsom signs wildfire bill to pay victims
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that shores up the state's biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for damage from past blazes caused by their equipment.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a law on Friday that shores up the state's biggest electric utilities in the face of catastrophic wildfires and claims for damage from past blazes caused by their equipment.
12 babies born in Redding Fire Department after devastating Carr Fire
Nearly one year after the devastating Carr Fire, Redding firefighters who were out on the frontlines now have extra backup.
Nearly one year after the devastating Carr Fire, Redding firefighters who were out on the frontlines now have extra backup.
Speakers oppose proposed $2B PG&E rate hike
An array of speakers told California Public Utilities Commission administrative judges at a public hearing in San Francisco Tuesday that they oppose a proposed PG&E Co. rate hike of nearly $2 billion.
An array of speakers told California Public Utilities Commission administrative judges at a public hearing in San Francisco Tuesday that they oppose a proposed PG&E Co. rate hike of nearly $2 billion.
Firefighters exposed to mercury during Tubbs Fire, new study shows
A new study shows that dozens of firefighters who battled a deadly wildfire two years ago had higher levels of mercury in their blood, compared to crews who were not deployed.
A new study shows that dozens of firefighters who battled a deadly wildfire two years ago had higher levels of mercury in their blood, compared to crews who were not deployed.
San Jose mayor calls for oversight of PG&E blackout authority
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced on Monday that wants oversight of PG&E’s decision to over power blackouts during conditions in which its equipment could spark a catastrophic wildfire.
San Jose Mayor Sam Liccardo announced on Monday that wants oversight of PG&E’s decision to over power blackouts during conditions in which its equipment could spark a catastrophic wildfire.
Crews battling 'Hollow Fire' in the Altamont hills
Crews from multiple fire agencies are working to extinguish a vegetation fire off West Corral Hollow Rd, southwest of Tracy in San Joaquin County. The fire, which began around 3 p.m. Wednesday, is burning near the Alameda County line. As of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the fire is 283 acres in size, according to Cal Fire. The fire is 50% contained, up from 30% containment at...
Crews from multiple fire agencies are working to extinguish a vegetation fire off West Corral Hollow Rd, southwest of Tracy in San Joaquin County. The fire, which began around 3 p.m. Wednesday, is burning near the Alameda County line. As of 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, the fire is 283 acres in size, according to Cal Fire. The fire is 50% contained, up from 30% containment at...
PG&E hits the road with a fire-prevention blitz
PG&E has hit the road with a fire-prevention blitz.
PG&E has hit the road with a fire-prevention blitz.
Stepping up Bay Area firestorm readiness as weather heats up again
A huge coalition of East Bay fire, police and other public agencies, collectively known as the Hills Emergency Forum put out a plea today for agencies, businesses and especially citizens to clean up their properties now to stop the spread of urban wildfires. The Hills Emergency knows that since most major recent fires have been well outside of the central Bay Area, the deadly 1991 Oakland...
A huge coalition of East Bay fire, police and other public agencies, collectively known as the Hills Emergency Forum put out a plea today for agencies, businesses and especially citizens to clean up their properties now to stop the spread of urban wildfires. The Hills Emergency knows that since most major recent fires have been well outside of the central Bay Area, the deadly 1991 Oakland...
California Senate approves $215B budget
The California Senate has passed a $214.8 billion budget. That sends it next to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. The budget includes money to give taxpayer-funded health insurance to some low-income adults living in the country illegally. It authorizes $2.4 billion in spending to address the state's housing and homelessness crisis. And it bolsters the state's top firefighting agency...
The California Senate has passed a $214.8 billion budget. That sends it next to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk. The budget includes money to give taxpayer-funded health insurance to some low-income adults living in the country illegally. It authorizes $2.4 billion in spending to address the state's housing and homelessness crisis. And it bolsters the state's top firefighting agency...
Malech Fire in Santa Clara County now 85 percent contained
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County was 85 percent contained on Monday, Cal Fire said.
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County was 85 percent contained on Monday, Cal Fire said.
Ink Fire near Calistoga 100% contained at 50 acres
The Ink Fire, first reported about 2:35 p.m. Saturday off of Pope Valley Road six miles northeast of Calistoga in unincorporated Napa County, was declared 100 percent contained Sunday night, having burned about 50 acres of vegetation, Cal Fire said. There were no reports of injuries or of structures being damaged, Cal Fire said. Crews remained on the scene Sunday night.
The Ink Fire, first reported about 2:35 p.m. Saturday off of Pope Valley Road six miles northeast of Calistoga in unincorporated Napa County, was declared 100 percent contained Sunday night, having burned about 50 acres of vegetation, Cal Fire said. There were no reports of injuries or of structures being damaged, Cal Fire said. Crews remained on the scene Sunday night.
Malech Fire burns 210 acres, 70% contained in Santa Clara County
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County has now consumed approximately 210 acres and is 50 percent contained, Cal Fire is reporting. The fire, dubbed the Malech Fire after the nearby Malech Road, was first reported at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday. The San Jose Fire Department is helping Cal Fire fight the fire.
A vegetation fire just east near U.S. Highway 101 between South San Jose and Morgan Hill in Santa Clara County has now consumed approximately 210 acres and is 50 percent contained, Cal Fire is reporting. The fire, dubbed the Malech Fire after the nearby Malech Road, was first reported at about 3:15 p.m. Sunday. The San Jose Fire Department is helping Cal Fire fight the fire.
Sand Fire grows to 2,220 acres, 20 percent containment, evacuations in effect
Cal Fire is battling a fire that is burning out of control in Yolo County, in the town of Rumsey, about 35-miles northwest of Woodland and 45-miles from the city of Davis.
Cal Fire is battling a fire that is burning out of control in Yolo County, in the town of Rumsey, about 35-miles northwest of Woodland and 45-miles from the city of Davis.
Evacuations ordered in 1,700-acre fire burning along Highway 16 in Yolo County
Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Yolo County because of a quick moving vegetation fire that's threatening several structures near Country Road 41 and Highway 16 near the towns of Rumsey and Guinda.
Evacuation orders have been issued for parts of Yolo County because of a quick moving vegetation fire that's threatening several structures near Country Road 41 and Highway 16 near the towns of Rumsey and Guinda.
Crews battling 25-acre Ink Fire northeast of Calistoga in Napa County
Crews are working to extinguish a 25-acre wildland fire northeast of Calistoga in Yolo County. The incident is being called the Ink Fire, according to a tweet from CalFire. There's no word on when the incident began. The area is currently under a red flag warning due to hot temperatures and moderate winds.
Crews are working to extinguish a 25-acre wildland fire northeast of Calistoga in Yolo County. The incident is being called the Ink Fire, according to a tweet from CalFire. There's no word on when the incident began. The area is currently under a red flag warning due to hot temperatures and moderate winds.
PG&E proactively cuts power because of weather
Pacific Gas & Electric cut power Saturday to about 1,600 customers in Northern California to reduce risk of wildfires amid windy, dry and warming weather conditions that raised the year's first red flag warnings.
Pacific Gas & Electric cut power Saturday to about 1,600 customers in Northern California to reduce risk of wildfires amid windy, dry and warming weather conditions that raised the year's first red flag warnings.
San Carlos to hold wildfire evacuation drill Saturday
As the brush dries out and the wind picks up, firefighters in San Carlos want to make sure they're not taking any chances. They've scheduled a fire evacuation drill for tomorrow. The plan is to simulate a stressful situation to see how first responders and residents react. The Gray's home in the hills of San Carlos gives them two things: an amazing view, and a high risk of...
As the brush dries out and the wind picks up, firefighters in San Carlos want to make sure they're not taking any chances. They've scheduled a fire evacuation drill for tomorrow. The plan is to simulate a stressful situation to see how first responders and residents react. The Gray's home in the hills of San Carlos gives them two things: an amazing view, and a high risk of...
PG&E executives quietly toured Paradise wildfire destruction Friday
Top officials with the utility behind the deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century quietly toured the burned remains of a Northern California town Friday. The Nov. 8 Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise, incinerating about 14,000 homes and killing 85. State investigators last month blamed the fire on faulty Pacific Gas & Electric Co. equipment.
Top officials with the utility behind the deadliest U.S. wildfire in at least a century quietly toured the burned remains of a Northern California town Friday. The Nov. 8 Camp Fire destroyed the town of Paradise, incinerating about 14,000 homes and killing 85. State investigators last month blamed the fire on faulty Pacific Gas & Electric Co. equipment.
Crews contain 24-acre vegetation fire in Cordelia
Firefighters contained a 24-acre vegetation fire Friday afternoon near Fairfield.
Firefighters contained a 24-acre vegetation fire Friday afternoon near Fairfield.