Fireworks buyback a success in San Mateo County, misuse could mean huge fines
Come Wednesday, fireworks stands will open up in a declining handful of Bay Area towns that still allow the tamest, but still dangerous, fireworks available. Knowing how, when and where to use them is critical and could be very expensive.
SJSU scientists say heatwaves sapping soil of moisture, increasing wildfire danger
SJSU researchers believe the Bay Areas ongoing heatwave raises the potential risks of devastating wildfires.
Hazardous waste removal from Glass Fire burn zone to begin next week
Certified contractor crews will begin inspections of identified properties in the burn footprint of the Glass Fire and remove materials which may pose a threat to human health, animals and the environment.
Many Glass Fire evacuation orders lifted
Evacuation orders and warnings for areas in and near the Glass Fire in Napa and Sonoma Counties were lifted Sunday afternoon.
Guy Fieri feeds thousands of first-responders battling Glass Fire
Food Network star Guy Fieri prepared an Italian-inspired feast for 2,774 firefighters in California.
Sonoma County couple loses their home and livelihood to the Glass Fire
An artist couple's living space, art gallery and Christmas tree farm of more than three decades is lost to the Glass Fire. Insurance won't cover enough for them to rebuild.
Cal Fire investigating whether citizens setting illegal backfires; Glass Fire 54% contained
Firefighters said backfires are an effective, but highly risky technique, and should only be conducted by trained firefighters.
Spare the air alerts issued through Thursday due to wildfire smoke
The spare the air alert has been extended through Thursday.
Napa family wineries destroyed by Glass Fire
A couple who built Behrens Family Winery from the ground up in 1999, says they lost 400 barrels of wine and two buildings in the Napa Valley due to the Glass Fire.
Firefighter loses home to Glass Fire, community steps in to help
In his 15 years with the Santa Rosa Fire Department, Capt. Michael Musgrove isn't sure how many homes he helped save from wildfires, only that it's a lot.
Relief centers open for North Bay wildfire victims
North Bay residents lined up for one-stop assistance from the wildfires from federal, state and local representatives.
Glass Fire: 64,900 acres, 26% contained
The fire has now burned 64,900 acres.
Crews battling Glass Fire set backfires to reduce fire load
The tactic has different names, backfire, firing out or a firing plan, but whatever crews call it the idea is the same.
The science behind controlling fire with fire
Sara Zendehnam reports.
Glass Fire containment increases to 17% early Sunday morning
CAL FIRE says crews were able to make progress overnight into Sunday morning on the Glass Fire burning in Sonoma and Napa Counties. KTVU's Sara Zendehnam reports.
Glass Fire creeps closer towards Calistoga city limits overnight
The continuing threat of the Glass Fire could forever change the communities of Calistoga and Angwin.
Evacuation orders and warnings for wildfires burning in the North Bay
Here are the latest evacuation orders, evacuation warnings, and evacuation centers in the Glass Fire, burning in Napa County.
Firefighters concerned restricted visibility may hinder air attack on Glass Fire
Cal Fire officials said Friday the blaze has already consumed 60,000 acres since it sparked on Sunday with very little containment, which sits at 6%.
Firefighters brace for unpredictable conditions at Glass Fire
A red flag warning is set to last to 6 a.m. Saturday.
Sonoma County officials, Cal Fire updates Glass Fire
The update was held at 5 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020.