Car crash possibly caused wildfire in Contra Costa County
A car that slammed into a utility pole possibly sparked a fire that burned 92 acres on a Contra Costa County hillside on Monday, according to PG&E.
A car that slammed into a utility pole possibly sparked a fire that burned 92 acres on a Contra Costa County hillside on Monday, according to PG&E.
Hot inland
Steve Paulson says it's going to be hot inland with temps reaching in the high 90s in Calistoga, Danville and Gilroy.
Steve Paulson says it's going to be hot inland with temps reaching in the high 90s in Calistoga, Danville and Gilroy.
Firefighter injured battling Contra Costa County wildfire
Fire officials say the fire was on both sides of the road and, it initially covered about five acres. Then it grew to nearly 92 acres before fire crews could get it under control about an hour later.
Fire officials say the fire was on both sides of the road and, it initially covered about five acres. Then it grew to nearly 92 acres before fire crews could get it under control about an hour later.
St. Helena's Pope Fire 80% contained, remains 5 acres
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
The St. Helena Fire Department with assistance from Cal Fire continues to battle a blaze dubbed the Pope Fire on Howell Mountain in the Ridgeview area and it is currently at 80 percent containment, authorities announced at 8:56 p.m. on Monday.
Peak fire season officially underway in the North Bay
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Another red flag warning comes just as Cal Fire's nearest retardant tanker base officially opened for peak season with a number of calls and crew training for what's shaping up to be a furious fire season.
Cal Fire and local crews contain wildfire in Danville at 92 acres
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Cal Fire, with help from local firefighters, contained a wildfire in Danville to 92 acres on Monday.
Californians could see mandatory water cuts amid drought
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom threatened Monday to impose mandatory water restrictions if residents don’t use less on their own as a drought drags on and the hotter summer months approach.
Wildfire smoke can cause lung cancer and brain tumors: new research
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
The latest research about wildfire smoke suggests those living near fire zones may be at an increased risk for cancer. The toxic mix of chemicals can linger and cause health issues even years after the fire.
Warm forecast
Steve Paulson says it's going to be warm, reaching into the 90s in places like Concord. A red flag warning has been issued for most of Solano County.
Steve Paulson says it's going to be warm, reaching into the 90s in places like Concord. A red flag warning has been issued for most of Solano County.
Red flag warning for most of Solano County near Quail Fire
The National Weather Service is issuing a red flag warning for most of Solano County on Monday where a fire is already burning.
The National Weather Service is issuing a red flag warning for most of Solano County on Monday where a fire is already burning.
Red flag warning going into effect for Solano County
A red flag warning will be in effect for Solano County and other areas going north toward Redding on Monday and Tuesday as hot temperatures and windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
A red flag warning will be in effect for Solano County and other areas going north toward Redding on Monday and Tuesday as hot temperatures and windy conditions increase the risk of wildfires.
4 California wildfires rage during hot, windy weekend
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Four different wildfires were burning throughout California this weekend. Hot and windy conditions made it difficult for fire crews to fight the blazes.
Owens fire in Mendocino County harms Bay Area air quality
Smoke drifting from the Owens fire in Mendocino County reached parts of the Bay Area and prompted an air quality advisory in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
Smoke drifting from the Owens fire in Mendocino County reached parts of the Bay Area and prompted an air quality advisory in San Francisco and on the Peninsula.
Quail fire breaks out in Solano County
Firefighters were battling a wildfire in Solano County on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the Quail fire was under investigation.
Firefighters were battling a wildfire in Solano County on Saturday afternoon. The cause of the Quail fire was under investigation.
Firefighters battle 135-acre vegetation fire in Vacaville
A vegetation fire ignited in Vacaville Saturday afternoon, triggering an evacuation order that lasted for several hours as the fire grew to 135 acres, fire officials said.
A vegetation fire ignited in Vacaville Saturday afternoon, triggering an evacuation order that lasted for several hours as the fire grew to 135 acres, fire officials said.
Mostly sunny and warm weather
Rosemary Orozco says it will be warm starting today up till Wednesday, especially in inland areas.
Rosemary Orozco says it will be warm starting today up till Wednesday, especially in inland areas.
Cal Fire's aerial defense more vital this fire season than ever before
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Cal Fire's firefighting air force has been critical in the fight against wildfires. But never more important than it will be this year.
Vegetation fire erupts off Highway 4 near Concord
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
A vegetation fire sparked just off Highway 4 in Contra Costa County Friday afternoon, fire officials said.
Breezy and warm
Steve Paulson says today will be breezy and warm. Highs reaching mid-80s.
Steve Paulson says today will be breezy and warm. Highs reaching mid-80s.
Red flag warning sparks fears of fire danger
It was a warm and windy afternoon in Fairfield. Solano County is one of more than a dozen counties in Northern California under a red flag warning.
It was a warm and windy afternoon in Fairfield. Solano County is one of more than a dozen counties in Northern California under a red flag warning.