Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Cooling temps
Steve Paulson says temps will cool a bit today to the 70s and 80s.
Steve Paulson says temps will cool a bit today to the 70s and 80s.
Washburn Fire containment drops at Yosemite
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Yosemite's ancient sequoias remain in jeopardy as containment of the Washburn Fire fell from 25% to 22%.
Washburn fire grows, leaving Yosemite's sequoias and nearby town in danger
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.
Officials warn of poor air quality in Pittsburg due to Marsh Fire
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Contra Costa Health Services is advising residents of Pittsburg to stay indoors with windows and doors closed and to limit outdoor activity due to poor air quality in the area, the department said Monday.
Wildfire tips: inspect your roof
Clear leaves, sticks, and other debris from your roof to protect your home from the risk of wildfires.
Clear leaves, sticks, and other debris from your roof to protect your home from the risk of wildfires.
Wildfire tips: trim brush
Keep your home safe from wildfires by removing dry branches and bushes that are close to your house.
Keep your home safe from wildfires by removing dry branches and bushes that are close to your house.
Wildfire tips: Store fuel away from home
Help protect your home by storing fuel and firewood away from your home.
Help protect your home by storing fuel and firewood away from your home.
High temps, cooler tomorrow
Rosemary Orozco says today will be hot with temps reaching the 90s. Tomorrow should cool a bit.
Rosemary Orozco says today will be hot with temps reaching the 90s. Tomorrow should cool a bit.
Yosemite's sequoias, town of Wawona jeopardized by fire
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.About 500 towering sequoias are threatened.
Firefighters continue to battle the Washburn fire in Yosemite. The fire has burned 2,044 acres of timber and brush.About 500 towering sequoias are threatened.
Yosemite fire grows, prompts Bay Area air quality advisory
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
As the Washburn Fire grows in the southern portion of Yosemite, the Bay Area is expected to face smoke from the wildfire. The Bay Area Air Quality Management District issued an air quality advisory for Monday, specifically for the North and East Bay.
PG&E worker saves nearly 100 people in Electra Fire, hailed as hero
A PG&E worker is being praised as a hero for his actions during the early hours of the Electra Fire. Gabe Garcia was doing his regular monthly inspections when the flames erupted. He rushed nearly 100 people to safety.
A PG&E worker is being praised as a hero for his actions during the early hours of the Electra Fire. Gabe Garcia was doing his regular monthly inspections when the flames erupted. He rushed nearly 100 people to safety.
Cloudy start, turning to sunshine
Patchy, dense fog along the coast Sunday morning. Expect sunshine this afternoon and a warmer temperatures.
Patchy, dense fog along the coast Sunday morning. Expect sunshine this afternoon and a warmer temperatures.
Pitt Marsh fire reignites; dense smoke for miles
Con Fire said Friday the wildfire that has been burning in Pittsburg for the last three weeks began kicking up new evidence of burning. Large amounts of smoke can be seen in the area.
Con Fire said Friday the wildfire that has been burning in Pittsburg for the last three weeks began kicking up new evidence of burning. Large amounts of smoke can be seen in the area.
Tropical Storm Darby forms in Eastern Pacific
Darby is the fourth named cyclone to form in the Eastern Pacific and will likely become a hurricane.
Darby is the fourth named cyclone to form in the Eastern Pacific and will likely become a hurricane.
Cool and sunny
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco said people can expect temperatures to go up on Sunday and Monday.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco said people can expect temperatures to go up on Sunday and Monday.
It's so hot in Tennessee that the birds are panting like dogs
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
How hot is it in the South? It's so hot that the birds are panting.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite's imperiled sequoias to be wrapped with fire-resistant foil
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday and hundreds of people ordered evacuated nearby as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday and hundreds of people ordered evacuated nearby as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
Bay Area firefighters develop game-changing wildfire technology
Since the first major firestorms of 2017, high technology has been improving tools for firefighters, who still mainly work on the ground and often with little information about how the overall fight is going.
Since the first major firestorms of 2017, high technology has been improving tools for firefighters, who still mainly work on the ground and often with little information about how the overall fight is going.