Brush fire on Mt. Tam triggers aggressive response
With Mt. Tam's forest so dry and thousands of people living on and below its slopes, any sign of smoke is unsettling.
With Mt. Tam's forest so dry and thousands of people living on and below its slopes, any sign of smoke is unsettling.
Air quality advisory
Mark Tamayo says there's an air quality advisory today and temps will range from the 60s to the 90s.
Mark Tamayo says there's an air quality advisory today and temps will range from the 60s to the 90s.
'Dangerous' heat forecast across many parts of US
“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.
“Dangerous” heat and humidity is expected Thursday in the U.S. Northwest, Northeast and central parts of the lower 48 states, forecasters said.
Car fire sparks blaze on Mount Tamalpais causing some nervous moments
There were some nervous moments in Mill Valley Wednesday afternoon when a car fire ignited vegetation on the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Fire crews rushed in and contained the blaze and managed to keep damage to a minimum.
There were some nervous moments in Mill Valley Wednesday afternoon when a car fire ignited vegetation on the summit of Mount Tamalpais. Fire crews rushed in and contained the blaze and managed to keep damage to a minimum.
College lecturer arrested on suspicion of setting fires inside Dixie Fire evacuation zone
Gary Maynard is a college lecturer who used to work at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State. He's accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County, and could be connected to a handful of other fires in Northern California.
Gary Maynard is a college lecturer who used to work at Santa Clara University and Sonoma State. He's accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County, and could be connected to a handful of other fires in Northern California.
Dixie Fire burns 500,000 acres, destroys 1,000 structures
The Dixie Fire has now burned 501,008 acres and destroyed 1,045 structures, according to Cal Fire officials.
The Dixie Fire has now burned 501,008 acres and destroyed 1,045 structures, according to Cal Fire officials.
Vehicle fire spreads to vegetation near Mount Tamalpais East Peak
Crews are battling a vegetation fire on Mount Tamalpais near East Peak that was started by a vehicle fire on Ridgecrest Blvd early Wednesday afternoon. The fire has prompted officials to begin evacuating hikers in the area as a precaution.
Crews are battling a vegetation fire on Mount Tamalpais near East Peak that was started by a vehicle fire on Ridgecrest Blvd early Wednesday afternoon. The fire has prompted officials to begin evacuating hikers in the area as a precaution.
Wildfire smoke prompts air quality advisory for Thursday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday because of smoke from wildfires further north in California and southern Oregon that is expected to descend on the region.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Thursday because of smoke from wildfires further north in California and southern Oregon that is expected to descend on the region.
Suspected arsonist arrested near Dixie Fire
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
Investigators arrested Gary Maynard, 47, who is accused of starting the Ranch Fire over the weekend in Lassen County.
Dixie Fire has damaged over 1,000 structures
The Dixie Fire has burned over 766 sq miles and is at 27% containment.
The Dixie Fire has burned over 766 sq miles and is at 27% containment.
Triple digits inland
Steve Paulson says it's going to be a hot one with temps reaching 100 degrees inland.
Steve Paulson says it's going to be a hot one with temps reaching 100 degrees inland.
More than one thousand buildings destroyed by massive California fire
California's largest single wildfire in recorded history is running through forestlands as fire crews try to protect rural communities from flames that have destroyed hundreds of homes.
California's largest single wildfire in recorded history is running through forestlands as fire crews try to protect rural communities from flames that have destroyed hundreds of homes.
Crews gain upper hand on a 40-acre Sonoma County vegetation fire
Crews are getting the upper hand on a 40-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County Tuesday.
Crews are getting the upper hand on a 40-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County Tuesday.
Dixie Fire destroys fire station while volunteer crews battle blaze
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
The Indian Valley Fire Rescue Department was destroyed by the Dixie Fire while the volunteer firefighters were trying to save homes in the Greenville area.
Warmer week ahead
Steve Paulson says today will be mostly in the 70s and then the rest of the week will warm up significantly, especially inland.
Steve Paulson says today will be mostly in the 70s and then the rest of the week will warm up significantly, especially inland.
Dry California tourist town to guests: 'Please conserve'
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water."
Tourists flock by the thousands to the coastal town of Mendocino for its Victorian homes and cliff trails, but visitors this summer are also finding public portable toilets and signs on picket fences pleading: "Severe Drought. Please conserve water."
Napa County vintners form plans to protect vineyards against wildfires
A group of vintners in Napa Valley are formulating plans to better protect their vineyards when faced with wildfires.
A group of vintners in Napa Valley are formulating plans to better protect their vineyards when faced with wildfires.
Fog, then sunny and warm
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy but then become sunny and warm.
Steve Paulson says today will start off foggy but then become sunny and warm.
Dixie Fire largest single California wildfire in state history
The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.
The Dixie Fire raging in the Sierra Nevada now has the notorious distinction of being California's largest wildfire in state history.
Heightened wildfire conditions to return to Northern California
Thick smoke that held down winds and temperatures began to clear Sunday from the scenic forestlands of Northern California as firefighters battling the largest single wildfire in state history braced for a return of fire-friendly weather.
Thick smoke that held down winds and temperatures began to clear Sunday from the scenic forestlands of Northern California as firefighters battling the largest single wildfire in state history braced for a return of fire-friendly weather.