California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Palo Alto woman charged in Fawn Fire to be examined for mental health
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
PG&E tweaking power-line shutoff trigger with help from aerial inspections
Pacific Gas and Electric have received many customer complaints about automatic switches that shut off power because they have too much of a hair trigger. But ongoing adjustments are being made as the high wind, wildfire season descends upon us.
Marin County residents worry about remainder of fire season
A vegetation fire on Monday put residents in Marin County on edge. Fire fighters were able to manage the blaze quickly.
Fawn Fire reaches full containment
Firefighters say the Fawn Fire in Shasta County is fully contained now while the huge Dixie Fire is up to 94% contained. The KNP Comples Fire, however, which has forced the closure of Sequoia National Park continues to be difficult to contain.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Red Flag warning for the North Bay hills; residents take precautions seriously
A Red Flag warning for the North Bay hills will occur while most people sleep but it's rarely routine for those who've experienced wildfire.
Therapy dogs comfort California crews battling wildfires
California firefighters were recently visited by therapy dogs who offered comfort and support as crews continue to battle multiple wildfires in the state.
Palo Alto woman who allegedly started Fawn Fire had lighter in her pocket: DA
Alexandra Souverneva, 30, of Palo Alto was stopped by Cal Fire coming out of the brush when the fire started with a lighter in her pocket.
PG&E's localized blackouts continue to anger customers
Since last July, there have been some 350 power outages, unplanned, unannounced, instantaneous blackouts.
Progress made on California's Fawn Fire that displaced thousands
Lighter winds and cooler temperatures slowed the Fawn Fire as it moves toward the shores of California’s largest man-made lake and away from populated areas north of the city of Redding, allowing crews to increase containment to 35%.
Cal Fire worries wildfire arson cases are on the rise
Cal fire says they arrested 120 people last year for suspected arson and they are on track to see that number increase. This year alone, investigators have arrested 109 people.
Mill Valley teams up with Google researchers for large-scale evacuation drill
The city of Mill Valley partnered with a team of Google researchers that have been studying evacuation modeling in Mill Valley, an area prone to traffic congestion if there was a need for hundreds of cars to evacuate at once.
2 teams of Bay Area firefighters deployed to Fawn Fire
Firefighters from San Jose and Alameda County were sent to Shasta County to help put out the Fawn Fire, fire officials from those organizations said Friday.
PG&E charged with involuntary manslaughter after sparking Zogg Fire
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
PG&E responds to Shasta County indictment following criminal charges in 2020 Zogg Fire
Once again, PG&E finds itself criminally charged for death and destruction with a long laundry list of felonies and misdemeanors. A fair question arises, is this the case that may force PG&E to become a truly public-owned utility? KTVU FOX 2's Tom Vacar reports.
Suspected arsonist arrested after starting grass fire at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park in Richmond
Quick-thinking park visitors extinguished a small grass fire using their bottled water and reported a suspected arsonist Friday morning at Wildcat Canyon Regional Park near Richmond, authorities said.
Shasta County District Attorney discusses arson charges in Fawn Fire
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Shasta County District Attorney announces criminal charges against PG&E for starting wildfires
The Shasta County District Attorney made the announcements during a press conference on Friday, September 24, 2021.
Palo Alto woman charged with starting Fawn Fire in Northern California
A Palo Alto woman has been blamed for allegedly sparking the Fawn Fire in Shasta County, authorities said.