Evacuation order lifted after Monterey County vineyard fire stopped at 355 acres
Monterey County officials said at 6:59 p.m. Sunday it lifted evacuation orders for areas in the south of Monterey County, near the San Luis Obispo County line.
Vallejo police arrest man suspected of starting 3-alarm fire
Vallejo police arrested a man they believe started a vegetation fire near the intersection of Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway just before 6:51 p.m. Saturday.
5 fire departments battle vegetation fire near Interstate 80
Five fire departments fought a vegetation fire in Vallejo at Admiral Callaghan Lane and Turner Parkway, near Interstate Highway 80, on Saturday night, officials said.
Grass fire burns 5 acres in San Francisco's McLaren Park
A grass fire charred five acres in McLaren Park in southeastern San Francisco on Saturday afternoon, the fire department said.
Evacuations lifted for Napa vegetation fire
A vegetation fire threatened structures in Napa on Wednesday afternoon, leading to mandatory evacuations.
Crews battle grass fire in Walnut Creek
Contra Costa Fire Protection District says crews have stopped forward progress of a three-acre grass fire that was spreading in Walnut Creek Tuesday night.
Petaluma homeowner puts out small brush fire before it spreads
A homeowner in Petaluma was able to put out a small brush fire before it grew out of control. The incident comes as state officials warned the public about potential fire dangers this holiday weekend.
Juniper Fire in Riverside County fully contained after destroys buildings, forcing evacuations
The Juniper Fire has been fully contained but the cause of the fire remains under investigation.
CalFire highlights new high-tech tools, warns of hot July 4 weekend
Heading into a hot holiday weekend, state fire officials are worried about abundant dry brush that has exploded across the state after months of historic winter storms earlier this year and how it may affect this year's fire season.
Homeowners insurance cancellation problems get worse
Homeowners insurance cancellations are becoming all too common and the competition is dwindling as well. Joe Pochron, says he never had made a claim with GEICO which sold him a bundle of policies including auto.
Inland areas could hit the 90s this week, Bay Area firefighters prepare
Firefighters say now is the time to prepare for a bit of a Bay Area heat wave coming this week. Scorching temperatures can produce wildfire conditions.
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.
North Bay wildfire prevention team inspect homes, neighborhoods for potential 'fuel for fires'
A newly assembled wildfire prevention team is strategically roaming neighborhoods in the North Bay.
'We're just worried this is a firetrap:' Oakland Hills neighbors urge PG&E to bury power lines
More than 2,200 people in the Montclair neighborhood in Oakland have signed a petition urging PG&E to underground the power lines fearful of a catastrophic wildfire.
Mariposa man charged with arson for destructive Oak Fire near Yosemite National Park
A Mariposa man was charged Tuesday afternoon with setting the Oak Fire that burned nearly 20,000 acres and destroyed 127 homes last summer near Yosemite National Park, in what authorities described as the most devastating blaze in the county’s history.
Crews battle wildfires across the Bay Area, fire season gets underway
Several wildfires are being reported across the Bay Area this weekend, including at Lake Cunningham in San Jose and the Snell Fire in Napa County. Brush fires have also been reported in Watsonville and Sonoma County east of Cloverdale.
Fire crews battle 400-acre wildfire in Fresno County
Cal Fire is responding to a wildfire on South Colusa and West Floral Avenues in San Joaquin Sunday afternoon, according to their social media posts.
Gusty wind causes concern for Snell Fire in Napa County
Firefighters continue work on a 103-acre wildfire near Napa County's Berryessa Estates as a windy forecast causes concern.
Cat reunites with owner after going missing in wildfire 6 years ago
It is often said that cats have nine lives and that seems to be true of one feline from Sonoma County.
Crews continue to work 103-acre wildfire burning in Napa County
Cal Fire is responding to a vegetation fire near the 1100 block of Snell Valley Road in Pope Valley, according to the fire service's social media posts.