Bay Area continues sending reinforcements to LA as wildfires rage
Two Bay Area fire departments sent crews south to LA to aide in the on-going battle of multiple wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and left tens of thousands homeless.
L.A. County fire victims recall evacuation chaos, Red Cross sends volunteers
The American Red Cross says it’s sending volunteers from across the country to Los Angeles County, including staff from the Northern California region.
How many fires have burned in California in 2025?
CAL FIRE said in December that lower temperatures combined with lower precipitation will heighten fire risk, particularly in Southern California, through February.
California's 1st snowpack survey of 2025 may offer promise, but will it last?
California's first monthly snowpack survey comes on Thursday. It's likely to be reasonably good for this early part of the rain and snow season.
Inflatable holiday décor sparks fire at North Bay home
Officials are reminding residents to be mindful of their holiday decoration this season after a Yountville resident's home suffered fire damage from an inflatable.
Septic tanker truck overturns near Calistoga, hazmat team responds
A hazmat team was summoned to the scene of a solo-vehicle rollover collision involving a septic tanker truck south of Calistoga early Friday morning that left two people injured and caused diesel fuel to be spilled into a nearby ditch.
2 boaters stranded in North Bay marsh rescued by Coast Guard
Two boaters were air-rescued Wednesday evening after they became stranded in the Napa Sonoma Wildlife Marsh, according to the U.S. Coast Guard.
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.
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.
Potential power shutoffs and when to expect them in the Bay Area
Starting Thursday evening, much of Pacific Gas & Electric's territory will be blasted by offshore wind that could ignite wildfires. But big as the area is, those forcibly shut off will be small.
Fire Weather Watch scheduled for much of Bay Area starting Thursday
The National Weather Service issued a Fire Weather Watch for much of the Bay Area starting Thursday morning and running through Saturday evening. Fire officials say now is the time to finish up any mitigation work around your property, if you haven't already.
Photos: Wildfire completely destroys Lake County home
Nothing but charred rubble and ashes remain where a house once stood in Lake County after the Glenhaven Fire ripped through the area.
Glenhaven Fire in Lake County prompts evacuation orders and warnings
The fire has prompted evacuation orders and warnings.
Forward progress stopped on Dino Fire, blaze is 20% contained
Forward progress has been halted on a 30-acre fire burning Wednesday night on the easternmost side of Santa Clara County near Pacheco State Park, Cal Fire said at 9 p.m.
Cal Fire firefighter arrested for allegedly starting 5 North Bay fires
A Cal Fire firefighter was arrested Friday for allegedly igniting five fires in the North Bay in recent weeks when he was off duty.
Bay Area-made robots help prevent wildfires
It looks like something out of a science fiction movie, a new automated machine called the BurnBot.
New BurnBot remote-controlled vehicle to help prevent California wildfires
The BurnBot’s purpose is to create fire breaks with prescribed burns in wildfire-prone areas to prevent flames from spreading.
Boyles Fire in Clearlake burns structures and vehicles
The Boyles Fire in Clear Lake is 40 t0 45% contained, holding steady at 76 acres burned, but serious damage has already been done. So far, at least 30 structures, mostly homes, and as many as 50 vehicles have been damaged or destroyed as the wind blown fire swept through this residential neighborhood.
'Immediate threat to life': Dozens of acres ablaze in Clearlake, evac orders in place
Dozens of acres are burning in Clearlake prompting mandatory evacuations as the fast-moving fire threatens structures.
Bear Fire sparks in Tahoe National Forest, evacuations underway in Sierra County
A wildfire that sparked in Tahoe National Forest on Monday afternoon has grown to more than 1,000 acres and is prompting evacuations in the area, according to Cal Fire.