Redwood City fire injures construction worker
Firefighters on Tuesday raced to put out a destructive fire in Redwood City that injured one construction worker and forced residents to flee their neighborhood choking on the thick smoke.
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.
San Francisco SPCA welcomes pets as wildfire threatens homes
The SF SPCA picked up dozens of animals from overcrowded Orange County shelters, as the Airport Fire threatens the region and strains local facilities.
Trump says he'd withhold federal aid for California wildfires if elected, insults Newsom
Former President Donald Trump held a news conference in Los Angeles where he said if he's elected, he would withhold federal aid for California wildfires if Governor Gavin Newsom doesn't change his water policy.
Crews battle vegetation fire near Concord
Firefighters battled a vegetation fire near Concord on Wednesday afternoon.
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.
Kelseyville wildfire prompts evacuation orders
Evacuation orders have been issued in Kelseyville due to a wildfire.
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.
Line Fire: New evacuations ordered as blaze flares up
Amid a flare-up, fire officials said the fire is burning in the Bear Creek area south of the Snow Valley Resort and that smoke can be seen throughout the Inland Empire and High Desert.
Line Fire in San Bernardino County burns 7,000+ acres; evacuation orders issued
The Line fire has burned over 7,100 acres, prompting evacuation orders across the area.
50 wildfire sensors installed in San Mateo County
Firefighters on the Peninsula and in the South Bay have a new tool to combat wildfires. 50 new wildfire N5 sensors have been installed across San Mateo County.
Bear Fire near Tahoe sends hundreds to flee from their homes
A wildfire in Tahoe National Forest in Sierra County has exploded to almost 1,600 acres as of Tuesday afternoon and prompted hundreds of evacuations in the area.
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.
California home insurance rates unsustainable, watchdog group questions
With the Department of Insurance approving an average 34% increase across its 350,000 policyholders, Bloomberg News calculates that customers will see premium increases of up to 650%, while others may see cuts of as much as 57%.
Colorado brush fire caused by electrocuted birds falling to the ground
More than 40 firefighters responded to the fire, which started when a group of birds were electrocuted by power equipment, caught fire and then fell to the ground.
Man testing fireworks charged with arson in Butte County's Thompson Fire
An Oroville man has been charged with arson for the Thompson Fire in Butte County that started on July 2.
Air quality advisory extends into Friday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for the rest of Thursday and Friday.
Symbol of resilience: Lahaina's historic banyan tree thrives a year after deadly wildfire
In Maui's town of Lahaina, hope is emerging as the community recovers from last year's devastating wildfire. The 151-year-old banyan tree on Front Street, heavily scorched by the flames, is now showing signs of revival.