Utah sandstorm causes 22-vehicle pileup, killing at least 8 people
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
A sandstorm in Utah led to a 22-vehicle pileup on Sunday, leaving at least eight people dead and several others seriously hurt.
Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
Fog and muggy showers
Steve Paulson says today will see fog and clouds and then become muggy with possible showers.
Steve Paulson says today will see fog and clouds and then become muggy with possible showers.
Jet fuel shortage threatens commercial flights, firefighting aircraft in Reno-Tahoe
The airport serving Nevada’s second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state.
The airport serving Nevada’s second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state.
The Dixie Fire in Plumas and Butte Counties consumed dozens of homes Saturday night
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
California could shut off water for thousands of farmers
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
California regulators are planning to stop thousands of farmers from taking water out of the state's major rivers and streams because of a worsening drought.
Thousands of California farmers face uncertain future as state weighs turning off water supply
California is considering shutting off water deliveries to thousands of farmers, primarily in Central California, due to extreme drought conditions and very low reservoir levels.
California is considering shutting off water deliveries to thousands of farmers, primarily in Central California, due to extreme drought conditions and very low reservoir levels.
Many Bay Area firefighters are assisting with efforts to contain the Dixie Fire
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
SUNDAY FORECAST: Slightly cooler temps, warm inland
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast for the end of your weekend.
KTVU's Rosemary Orozco has your Bay Area forecast for the end of your weekend.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 181,000 acres
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 167,000 acres
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
New technology complimenting firefighting efforts to contain and prevent California wildfires
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
‘Heat dome’ to bring scorching temps to most of US
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Get ready for another heat wave. This time, it will impact most of the lower 48 states — placing some areas under extreme drought conditions and in jeopardy of breaking more records.
Weather remains a concern as western wildfires intensify
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.
Cal Fire says containing the two major wildfires burning in Northern California 'will take awhile'
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Cal Fire Deputy Chief Jonathan Cox spoke with KTVU Thursday evening about the tireless efforts that are underway to contain two massive wildfires in Northern California, the Dixie Fire burning in Butte County, and the Tamarack Fire in Alpine County.
Video shows firefighters racing through flames of Tamarack Fire to save homes
Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.
Firefighters go above the call of duty to protect the communities they serve, courageously putting their lives on the line. And sometimes their heroic acts are captured on video.
Tamarack Fire spreads into Nevada from California
The Tamarack Fire burning near Lake Tahoe has spread into Nevada while the Dixie Fire in Butte County grew by another 20 square miles overnight. Here are the latest details about the major California wildfires.
The Tamarack Fire burning near Lake Tahoe has spread into Nevada while the Dixie Fire in Butte County grew by another 20 square miles overnight. Here are the latest details about the major California wildfires.
Slightly warmer temperatures Thursday
Fog is forming on the coast this morning, but will burn off soon. KTVU Meteorologist Steve Paulson has your complete forecast.
Fog is forming on the coast this morning, but will burn off soon. KTVU Meteorologist Steve Paulson has your complete forecast.
California homeowners get boost from court in fire insurance decision
Homeowners in fire-prone areas of California will find it easier and possibly cheaper to buy fire, liability and other types of insurance for their homes thanks to a recent court ruling. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.
Homeowners in fire-prone areas of California will find it easier and possibly cheaper to buy fire, liability and other types of insurance for their homes thanks to a recent court ruling. KTVU's Andre Senior reports.