McKinney Fire in Northern California explodes to largest in state
The McKinney fire burning in Siskiyou County has exploded in size over the weekend. Officials said it is already larger than the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite.
The McKinney fire burning in Siskiyou County has exploded in size over the weekend. Officials said it is already larger than the Oak Fire burning near Yosemite.
Kentucky flooding: At least 25 dead as search for victims continues
Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
Kentucky is expecting more rain storms in coming days as rescue crews continue the struggle to get into hard-hit areas, some of them among the poorest places in America.
Foggy and Cloudy
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco said it will be foggy and cloudy till Wednesday.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco said it will be foggy and cloudy till Wednesday.
Foggy and cloudy with risk of thunderstorm
KTVU's Mark Tamayo said there will be an overcast in the bay Saturday and Sunday. There is also a risk for thunderstorms Sunday to Monday.
KTVU's Mark Tamayo said there will be an overcast in the bay Saturday and Sunday. There is also a risk for thunderstorms Sunday to Monday.
House approves bill to help West fight wildfires, drought
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
The House on Friday approved wide-ranging legislation aimed at helping communities in the West cope with increasingly severe wildfires and drought -- fueled by climate change -- that have caused billions of dollars of damage to homes and businesses in recent years.
Las Vegas Strip, multiple casinos flooded overnight by monsoon storm
A monsoon storm dumped heavy rain across the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday night, triggering flash flooding along the Las Vegas Strip and several famous casinos.
A monsoon storm dumped heavy rain across the Las Vegas Valley on Thursday night, triggering flash flooding along the Las Vegas Strip and several famous casinos.
Kentucky floods kill at least 16 as governor warns toll will be 'a lot higher'
Kentucky search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities.
Kentucky search and rescue teams backed by the National Guard searched Friday for people missing in record floods that wiped out entire communities.
Cool and drizzle near the coasts, much hotter inland
There's a big range in the weather on Friday morning as conditions are cool and cloudy at the coast with numerous reports of drizzle. But inland areas are expecting temperatures 45 degrees hotter.
There's a big range in the weather on Friday morning as conditions are cool and cloudy at the coast with numerous reports of drizzle. But inland areas are expecting temperatures 45 degrees hotter.
116 homes, other structures burned in wildfire near Yosemite
At least 116 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, officials said Thursday.
At least 116 homes and other structures have been destroyed by a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, officials said Thursday.
11-year-old arrested for allegedly starting Pacifica fire with fireworks
An 11-year-old boy was arrested by Pacifica police Wednesday for allegedly starting a vegetation fire with fireworks.
An 11-year-old boy was arrested by Pacifica police Wednesday for allegedly starting a vegetation fire with fireworks.
Man suspected of starting fires in Oregon detained by 3 residents who tied him to tree
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
The suspect, identified as 30-year-old Trennon Smith, was arrested on charges of first-degree arson and reckless burning in Oregon, authorities said.
Some residents return home as fire near Yosemite slows
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities.
Firefighters have significantly slowed the spread of a California forest fire near Yosemite National Park, allowing officials to lift some evacuation orders for residents of remote mountain communities.
Lots of drizzle
KTVU's Steve Paulson said expect some tropical clouds coming later in the week.
KTVU's Steve Paulson said expect some tropical clouds coming later in the week.
Herds of goats helping firefighters prevent wildfires in East Bay hills
At Lake Chabot Regional Park, 600 goats are grazing to create fire breaks and assist the East Bay Regional Parks District and its firefighters in reducing fire fuels and hazards.
At Lake Chabot Regional Park, 600 goats are grazing to create fire breaks and assist the East Bay Regional Parks District and its firefighters in reducing fire fuels and hazards.
Crews respond to brush fire near Sonoma Raceway
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a 50-acre brush fire near the Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday evening, according to Cal Fire.
Fire crews rushed to the scene of a 50-acre brush fire near the Sonoma Raceway on Wednesday evening, according to Cal Fire.
5 disasters that are more likely to impact you than winning the lottery
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark.
For the third time in the 20-year history of Mega Millions, the jackpot has surpassed the magical $1 billion mark.
Drizzle in SF, sunny inland
KTVU's Steve Paulson said it is foggy and drizzling by the coast and sunny in inland areas.
KTVU's Steve Paulson said it is foggy and drizzling by the coast and sunny in inland areas.
Cal Fire responds to vegetation fire in El Dorado County
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a 21-acre vegetation fire in El Dorado County on Tuesday. The Cable Fire incident is 5% contained, officials say.
Cal Fire has stopped forward progress of a 21-acre vegetation fire in El Dorado County on Tuesday. The Cable Fire incident is 5% contained, officials say.
California wildfires are in better shape than this time last year, but that may not last
Though the Oak Fire is largely a remote mountain wildfire, we are entering California's worst fire months; August, September and October. We take a look at how things are going so far this fire season.
Though the Oak Fire is largely a remote mountain wildfire, we are entering California's worst fire months; August, September and October. We take a look at how things are going so far this fire season.
New federal website aims to prevent deaths amid heat wave
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.
The website follows other Biden Administration action on heat, including financial aid to help on air conditioning for low-income residents and grants to build new cooling centers.