CZU Lightning Complex Fire: Evacuation orders for most of San Mateo County lifted
As of Thursday, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire had burned 81,330 acres and was 21% contained.
As of Thursday, the CZU Lightning Complex Fire had burned 81,330 acres and was 21% contained.
After more than a week of evacuations, some Solano County residents may move back home
The first phase will include residents who live in the areas west of Interstate 80 from Lyon Road to Vaca Valley Road , including Vaca Valley Road. Gates Canyon Road will remain closed.
The first phase will include residents who live in the areas west of Interstate 80 from Lyon Road to Vaca Valley Road , including Vaca Valley Road. Gates Canyon Road will remain closed.
Santa Clara County firefighters call for consolidation of Los Altos Hills county fire district
The district serves the town of Los Altos Hills and unincorporated areas known as Loyola, Los Trancos and San Antonio Hills.
The district serves the town of Los Altos Hills and unincorporated areas known as Loyola, Los Trancos and San Antonio Hills.
Cal Fire achieves significant containment on a number of California wildfires
Cal Fire Asst. Deputy Director Daniel Berlant spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Cal Fire Asst. Deputy Director Daniel Berlant spoke with KTVU's Heather Holmes on The Four on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Santa Cruz sheriff arrests suspect accused of stealing wallet from firefighter battling CZU Lightning Fires
Brian Lee Johnson, 37, of Live Oak allegedly confessed the crime to investigators.
Brian Lee Johnson, 37, of Live Oak allegedly confessed the crime to investigators.
Santa Cruz Co. Sheriff announces arrest into suspect who stole firefighter's wallet
The sheriff made the announcement at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
The sheriff made the announcement at 3:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
'Sickening': Firefighter has wallet stolen, bank account drained during Santa Cruz fire fight
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
‘Houses that are totally gone’: 4 dead as Tropical Storm Laura exits Louisiana, leaving wake of destruction
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
One of the strongest hurricanes ever to strike the U.S. pounded the Gulf Coast with wind and rain early Thursday morning, but Laura rapidly weakened and was downgraded to a tropical storm by afternoon.
San Mateo County Sheriff announces reduction in road closures around CZU Lightning Complex Fires
The sheriff made the announcement at Noon on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
The sheriff made the announcement at Noon on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Officials provide an update on the LNU Lightning Complex Fires
The update was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
The update was held at 11 a.m. on Thursday, August 27, 2020.
Neighbors with hoses target fires as crews urge them to stop
“People are frustrated with the lack of resources available. People are always going to try to sneak back in, but it sounds like this is growing to a new level,” said Ken Pimlott, who retired as director of the Cal Fire in 2018. “I haven’t seen people re-engage to this scale, particularly with the level of organization.”
“People are frustrated with the lack of resources available. People are always going to try to sneak back in, but it sounds like this is growing to a new level,” said Ken Pimlott, who retired as director of the Cal Fire in 2018. “I haven’t seen people re-engage to this scale, particularly with the level of organization.”
Hurricane Laura captured in stunning pictures from space
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
NASA astronaut Chris Cassidy has photographed Hurricane Laura from his vantage point on the International Space Station.
Louisiana sheriff to residents: ‘Write your name... and next of kin and put it in a ziploc bag in your pocket’
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
The Vermilion Parish Sheriff’s Office issued a mandatory evacuation and grim warning to residents choosing to ride out Hurricane Laura rather than evacuate.
Pilots describe daring aerial rescue of trapped Marin County firefighters
Responding to more than 1,000 missions annually, they are often summoned when victims need extraction from inaccessible places.
Responding to more than 1,000 missions annually, they are often summoned when victims need extraction from inaccessible places.
SCU Lightning Complex: Fire crews reach 35% containment
A total of 20,000 structures remained threatened and 26 structures were destroyed or damaged. No one has died in this series of blazes, considered to be California's largest complex of fires in state history.
A total of 20,000 structures remained threatened and 26 structures were destroyed or damaged. No one has died in this series of blazes, considered to be California's largest complex of fires in state history.
A little warmer, air quality not great
Mark Tamayo says today will be a little warmer but the air quality will be moderate because of the smoke. Temps in the 80s and 90s
Mark Tamayo says today will be a little warmer but the air quality will be moderate because of the smoke. Temps in the 80s and 90s
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Hurricane Laura: Wind, rain pummel coasts of Louisiana, Texas as ferocious storm makes landfall
The storm's power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.
The storm's power is raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters say would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities on the Texas and Louisiana coast.
All hands on deck: Linemen, Cajun Navy volunteers prepare to assist as Hurricane Laura bears down
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Hundreds of volunteers, from linemen to boat crews to chainsaw crews, were assisting local governments and first responders to prepare to provide relief in the wake of the hurricane’s destruction.
Christmas tree farm damaged in wildfire
Flames from the CZU Lightning Fire has destroyed years of hard work planting Christmas trees on a beloved farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owners of the Crest Ranch in Bonny Doon plan to rebuild after losing a majority of their inventory.
Flames from the CZU Lightning Fire has destroyed years of hard work planting Christmas trees on a beloved farm in the Santa Cruz Mountains. Owners of the Crest Ranch in Bonny Doon plan to rebuild after losing a majority of their inventory.