Cal Fire stops forward progress of Bridge Fire
The danger from the new Bridge Fire in Place County appears to be over as Cal Fire announced that firefighters have halted the blaze's forward progress.
The danger from the new Bridge Fire in Place County appears to be over as Cal Fire announced that firefighters have halted the blaze's forward progress.
Bridge Fire forces evacuations in Placer County
The Bridge Fire has burned 411 acres in Placer County and is 15% contained Monday afternoon.
The Bridge Fire has burned 411 acres in Placer County and is 15% contained Monday afternoon.
Bridge Fire threatens communities in Sierra Foothills
The Bridge Fire near Auburn has burned 300 acres in Placer County and is 5% contained as of Monday. The fire started a day earlier and Cal Fire resources had to reposition from the ongoing Caldor Fire to minimize the impact of the new fire.
The Bridge Fire near Auburn has burned 300 acres in Placer County and is 5% contained as of Monday. The fire started a day earlier and Cal Fire resources had to reposition from the ongoing Caldor Fire to minimize the impact of the new fire.
Residents return to Lake Tahoe area as wildfire stalls
Thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe under threat of a wildfire were allowed to return as crews stalled the flames from advancing, but many shops remained dark Monday and the resort town's normally bustling streets remained quiet.
Thousands of people who fled South Lake Tahoe under threat of a wildfire were allowed to return as crews stalled the flames from advancing, but many shops remained dark Monday and the resort town's normally bustling streets remained quiet.
Spare the Air alert extended through Tuesday due to smog and wildfire smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert for smog and an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended a Spare the Air alert for smog and an air quality advisory due to wildfire smoke through Tuesday.
Evacuated South Lake Tahoe residents warned about roaming bears
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
South Lake Tahoe evacuations lifted, but Caldor Fire remains dangerous
Evacuation orders in South Lake Tahoe were lifted on Sunday as the Caldor Fire threat susuded. But officials warned other areas are still at risk because of low humidity and hot weather. Businesses near the lake meanwhile regroup after missing out on what would have been a busy Labor Day weekend.
Evacuation orders in South Lake Tahoe were lifted on Sunday as the Caldor Fire threat susuded. But officials warned other areas are still at risk because of low humidity and hot weather. Businesses near the lake meanwhile regroup after missing out on what would have been a busy Labor Day weekend.
Spare the Air alert in effect for warm to hot Labor Day
It's going to be a warm to hot day in much of the Bay Area on Labor Day, and that weather will stick around for much of the week. Residents are also advised that there is a Spare the Air alert in effect due to the combination of heat and smoky air.
It's going to be a warm to hot day in much of the Bay Area on Labor Day, and that weather will stick around for much of the week. Residents are also advised that there is a Spare the Air alert in effect due to the combination of heat and smoky air.
South Lake Tahoe evacuation orders lifted
Mandatory evacuation orders near South Lake Tahoe have been downgraded to warnings as officials say the threat posed by the Caldor Fire is no longer as serious near Lake Tahoe. That change allowed residents to begin returning over Labor Day.
Mandatory evacuation orders near South Lake Tahoe have been downgraded to warnings as officials say the threat posed by the Caldor Fire is no longer as serious near Lake Tahoe. That change allowed residents to begin returning over Labor Day.
South Lake Tahoe residents can return as threat from Caldor Fire eases
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
Tens of thousands of people forced to flee South Lake Tahoe because of a California wildfire could begin to return to their homes. State fire officials say evacuation orders for the area were reduced to warnings as of 3 p.m. Sunday.
First responder dies battling Dixie Fire
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
The second largest wildfire in California's history turned deadly Saturday. A first responder battling the Dixie Fire was killed, Cal Fire announced in an incident update Saturday night.
Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire; containment inches up
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Cal Fire officials are urging people to avoid the Lake Tahoe Area during the Labor Day Weekend as the Caldor Fire continues to burn in the South Lake Tahoe area three weeks after it began.
Lake Tahoe evacuees hopeful as Caldor Fire growth slows
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California wildfire that has turned their thriving resort into a ghost town.
Cow gets stuck in tree in Louisiana after Hurricane Ida flooding
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
Workers rescued a cow wedged in a tree southeast of New Orleans that became stuck following severe flooding brought to southern Louisiana by Hurricane Ida.
New Orleans mayor encourages Hurricane Ida evacuees to return home
Six days after Hurricane Ida made landfall, hard-hit parts of Louisiana were still struggling to restore any sense of normalcy.
Six days after Hurricane Ida made landfall, hard-hit parts of Louisiana were still struggling to restore any sense of normalcy.
Favorable weather aids crews battling Caldor Fire as containment ticks up to 32%
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California blaze. Fire officials say lighter winds have helped keep the Caldor Fire from spreading northeast, although it remains only a few miles from Lake Tahoe. KTVU Fox 2's Jana Katsuyama reports.
Tens of thousands of South Lake Tahoe residents are watching hopefully this weekend for a chance to return home as firefighters make progress against a threatening California blaze. Fire officials say lighter winds have helped keep the Caldor Fire from spreading northeast, although it remains only a few miles from Lake Tahoe. KTVU Fox 2's Jana Katsuyama reports.
SATURDAY FORECAST: Warm to hot temps, hazy skies, air quality advisory
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
KTVU's Mark Tamayo has your Bay Area forecast for the Labor Day holiday weekend.
Dixie Fire now 55% contained, blaze still raging in Plumas and Lassen Counties
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
New evacuation orders were issued in Lassen County this week -- even as other people are being allowed to return home in Greenville. The Dixie Fire has now burned an area twice the size of Los Angeles.
Tahoe region seeing tourism industry take a hit as the Caldor Fire burns
Labor Day weekend is typically a busy time in the Lake Tahoe region. But this year, because of the Caldor Fire, the region will be missing out on precious tourism dollars. Jiovanni Lieggi reports from Placerville.
Labor Day weekend is typically a busy time in the Lake Tahoe region. But this year, because of the Caldor Fire, the region will be missing out on precious tourism dollars. Jiovanni Lieggi reports from Placerville.
Better weather helping firefighters contain Caldor Fire
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.
With winds finally turning in their favor, firefighters are throwing all their resources into boxing a California blaze that was scant miles from Lake Tahoe and neighboring Nevada.