Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Yosemite's imperiled sequoias to be wrapped with fire-resistant foil
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday and hundreds of people ordered evacuated nearby as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
Bay Area firefighters develop game-changing wildfire technology
Since the first major firestorms of 2017, high technology has been improving tools for firefighters, who still mainly work on the ground and often with little information about how the overall fight is going.
Evacuation orders lifted for fire burning in Morgan Hill
Mandatory evacuations were ordered Friday for a vegetation fire in Morgan Hill.
Yosemite wildfire is latest threat to giant sequoia trees
The largest grove of giant sequoias in Yosemite National Park was closed Friday as a wildfire burning through dense forest became the latest in recent years to threaten the world’s largest trees.
San Francisco protesters push for PG&E accountability amid fire season
Advocates of public utility reform are calling on San Francisco supervisors and Gov. Newsom to hold PG&E accountable on how the utility pays for equipment damages.
Amador County's Electra Fire could have been started by fireworks, sheriff says
The Electra Fire started at a recreation area along a river where people were celebrating July Fourth and the location suggests fireworks or a barbecue as a cause.
Amador County's Electra Fire is 40% contained
Amador County's Electra Fire in Jackson, Calif. is 40% contained.
Electra Fire burning 100 miles from Bay Area can impact utilities in region
Beyond the damage to property and habitat, real and threatened, the Electra Fire is causing in the Sierra foothill. the Bay Area could see consequences coming from it to water and power. In effect. a fire a hundred miles from here can impact power and water supplies right here.
Electra Fire burning 100 miles from Bay Area can impact utilities in region
Utility and water officials in the Bay Area are keeping a close eye on the Electra Fire. There are concerns about the impact on the Bay Area's power grid and water supply.
Electra Fire triples in size overnight, threatens homes
The Electra Fire that had more than tripled in size overnight Monday is now 5% contained, Cal Fire officials said Tuesday night.
Fireworks spark fewer Bay Area fires over July 4 weekend
Before noon Tuesday, a wildfire exploded on Cordelia's Nelson Hill, challenging firefighters who eventually contained the blaze.
Fireworks spark fewer Bay Area fires over July 4 weekend
KTVU's Tom Vacar reports.
Evacuation orders lifted for wildfire in Solano County
All evacuation orders have been lifted stemming from a four alarm brush fire in the community of Cordelia in Solano County on Tuesday.
Oakland's illegal firework hotline goes down as emergency crews contain flames around Bay Area
Emergency crews were busy responding to flare-ups all over the Bay Area caused by illegal fireworks. Oakland's hotline set up for residents to report illegal fireworks was full, and people were unable to leave tips.
Bay Area crews work to contain multiple fires caused by illegal fireworks
July 4 was one of the busiest days of the year for Bay Area firefighters. They worked to contain several fires that broke out due to illegal fireworks.
Bay Area crews respond to multiple fires caused by illegal fireworks
As expected, it was one of the busiest days of the year for Bay Area firefighters. They worked to contain several fires that broke out due to illegal fireworks.
Electra Fire in Amador County forces evacuations
A rapidly-spreading wildfire has grown to approximately 1,000 acres in the Sierra Foothills in a matter of about two hours Monday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Electra Fire in Amador County forces evacuations
A rapidly-spreading wildfire has grown to approximately 1,000 acres in the Sierra Foothills in a matter of about two hours Monday evening, Cal Fire officials say.
Contra Costa firefighters blame overnight fires on illegal fireworks
Firefighters are bracing for one of their busiest days of the year, the 4th of July. They've already had a busy weekend in Contra Costa County.