Keller Fire in Oakland hills, 85% contained as some are allowed to their homes
Firefighters in the Oakland hills made progress fighting the Keller Fire on Saturday and were able to lift some of the mandatory evacuations facing nearby residents.
Firefighters in the Oakland hills made progress fighting the Keller Fire on Saturday and were able to lift some of the mandatory evacuations facing nearby residents.
Keller Fire shares similarities with 1991 Oakland hills firestorm
Oakland Fire said the Keller Fire and the Tunnel Fire of 1991 share similarities. Both erupted as a result of heavy winds and hot temperatures in October.
Oakland Fire said the Keller Fire and the Tunnel Fire of 1991 share similarities. Both erupted as a result of heavy winds and hot temperatures in October.
Mild to warm forecast
The Red Flag Warning has expired. Your Sunday forecast features partly to mostly sunny skies. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected. Highs should range from the upper 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! -Mark
The Red Flag Warning has expired. Your Sunday forecast features partly to mostly sunny skies. Slightly cooler temperatures are expected. Highs should range from the upper 60s near the coast to the low 80s inland. Enjoy the rest of your weekend! -Mark
Skyline High School postpones homecoming dance
A typical rite of passage for many high schoolers, students at Oakland's Skyline High School will have to wait after the homecoming date scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to a grass fire.
A typical rite of passage for many high schoolers, students at Oakland's Skyline High School will have to wait after the homecoming date scheduled for Saturday was postponed due to a grass fire.
Red Flag Warning continues until 5pm today
A Red Flag Warning continues until 5pm today as dry, breezy conditions continue elevated fire danger. Afternoon highs will range from low 70s at the coast to mid 80s inland.
A Red Flag Warning continues until 5pm today as dry, breezy conditions continue elevated fire danger. Afternoon highs will range from low 70s at the coast to mid 80s inland.
Red Flag Warning continues
Fire danger remains elevated across the entire Bay Area. A Red Flag Warning is in place through 5 pm Saturday. Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures will highlight your Saturday forecast. Highs should range from the low 70s near the coast to the low 80s inland. The warm weather pattern remains in place through early next week. Have a great weekend! -Mark
Fire danger remains elevated across the entire Bay Area. A Red Flag Warning is in place through 5 pm Saturday. Mostly sunny skies and warm temperatures will highlight your Saturday forecast. Highs should range from the low 70s near the coast to the low 80s inland. The warm weather pattern remains in place through early next week. Have a great weekend! -Mark
Wildfire burns hundreds of acres in Solano County
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.
Firefighters are responding to a wildfire, dubbed the Hay Fire, burning near Hay Road and Burke Lane east of Vacaville.
Oakland hills Fire: I-580 reopens, forward progress stopped
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.
Firefighters have stopped the forward progression of a five-alarm fire near the freeway in Oakland at I-580 and Keller Avenue.
Clayton neighbor saves homecoming with battery power; neighbors frustrated with PG&E
Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.
Neighbors in Clayton are frustrated their power was shut off even though the winds have been surprisingly calm. Despite the darkened homes, one neighbor has a plan to save homecoming.
War-torn Ukrainian family finds peace in North Carolina, only to drown in Helene's floods
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
Hurricane Helene swept away Ricky Wiebe's family's home, leaving four loved ones, including a 13-year-old boy, missing and presumed dead.
PG&E shuts off power to 16K customers because of fire risk
PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who were no longer in the danger zone.
PG&E on Friday shut off power to roughly 16,000 customers because of the high fire risk, as they restored power to others who were no longer in the danger zone.
Sun and wind
Today will be sunny and windy with highs in the low 80s.
Today will be sunny and windy with highs in the low 80s.
Sierra sees its first snow of the season
While much of Northern California is seeing a Red Flag Warning, the first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Thursday.
While much of Northern California is seeing a Red Flag Warning, the first snow of the season fell in the Sierra on Thursday.
PG&E warns of possible Bay Area power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning in effect
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
Many Bay Area counties are under a PSPS warning through Saturday, aligning with the Red Flag Warning.
PG&E warns of possible power shutoffs in the North Bay ahead of Red Flag Warning
The Bay Area will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, continuing through Saturday at 5 p.m. Tom Vacar reports on the fire danger and possible power shutoffs from Napa County.
The Bay Area will be under a Red Flag Warning starting at 11 p.m. Thursday, continuing through Saturday at 5 p.m. Tom Vacar reports on the fire danger and possible power shutoffs from Napa County.
Stronger winds later today
Your Thursday forecast features sunny skies and breezy conditions. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the upper 70s inland. Stronger winds, out of the north, will be increasing tonight. Gusts could approach 50 mph in the hills. The windy pattern will lead to an increase in the fire danger. A Red Flag Warning begins tonight and lasts through most of Saturday.
Your Thursday forecast features sunny skies and breezy conditions. Highs should range from the low 60s near the coast to the upper 70s inland. Stronger winds, out of the north, will be increasing tonight. Gusts could approach 50 mph in the hills. The windy pattern will lead to an increase in the fire danger. A Red Flag Warning begins tonight and lasts through most of Saturday.
Great California ShakeOut: Here's what to know
The Great California ShakeOut of 2024 happened at 10:17 a.m.
The Great California ShakeOut of 2024 happened at 10:17 a.m.
Check out this ominous cloud formation over Antioch
An ominous cloud formation swirled over the skies of Antioch this week, prompting a KTVU viewer to capture the image and share it for all to see.
An ominous cloud formation swirled over the skies of Antioch this week, prompting a KTVU viewer to capture the image and share it for all to see.
Bay Area strike teams in place for extreme red flag fire risk
Bay Area firefighters are concerned about the red flag warning that begins Thursday and extends into the weekend, with high wind gusts and very dry grass and other fuels creating dangerous potential for fires during October, a month that has seen some of the most deadly Bay Area fires in past years.
Bay Area firefighters are concerned about the red flag warning that begins Thursday and extends into the weekend, with high wind gusts and very dry grass and other fuels creating dangerous potential for fires during October, a month that has seen some of the most deadly Bay Area fires in past years.
Strong winds
Strong winds are in the forecast.
Strong winds are in the forecast.