Ash rains down in California from Caldor Fire
Rain is a pretty rare sight in drought-stricken California but during fire season, raining ash is unfortunately much more common.
Evacuation orders lifted for some residents near Cache Fire
After a long day of uncertainty in Clearlake, people with frayed nerves expressed their frustration.
Clearlake takes direct hit in Cache Fire, at least 60 homes destroyed
At least 60 homes have burned in the quick-moving Cache Fire in Lake County. Two mobile home parks in Clearlake took a direct hit. One person was injured.
Clearlake takes direct hit in Cache Fire, at least 60 homes destroyed
Officials say the City of Clearlake lost at least 60 homes in the rapidly developing Cache Fire on Wednesday. Most were mobile homes at two separate mobile home parks. The 80-acre fire was 20% contained by nightfall.
Destroyed in minutes: Cache Fire races through homes in Lake County
KTVU's Debora Villalon reports from Lake County, where one mobile home park lost at least 15 homes just a couple hours earlier, Wednesday afternoon.
Cache Fire in Lake County burns homes, forces evacuations
The Cache Fire, which began early Wednesday afternoon, has burned at least a dozen homes and 100 acres.
Cache Fire burns quickly in Lake County
The Cache Fire burned some homes and led authorities to impose mandatory evacuations in the area of Clearlake and Lower Lake in Lake County. State Sen. Mike McGuire, who represents the area, spoke to KTVU about conditions.
Fast-moving Cache Fire destroys dozens of homes in Lake County
The Cache Fire, which began early Wednesday afternoon, had destroyed dozens of homes and forced hundreds to evacuate in Lake County.
Air quality advisory extended through Friday due to wildfire smoke
The smoke has caused worse air quality than last week, when the air district also issued advisories, but it is not expected to exceed federal standards or prompt a Spare the Air alert.
Fremont woman arrested for allegedly setting up wildfires near Lake Tahoe
A Fremont woman was arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire near South Lake Tahoe.
Caldor Fire's rapid growth leads to more evacuations
More evacuation orders issued as the Caldor Fire exploded in size overnight in El Dorado County, meanwhile, Governor Newsom declared a state of emergency in 11 California counties where wildfires are burning.
Caldor Fire: Wall of flames races through Northern California
Firefighters say the Caldor Fire fire has grown so quickly they’ve had a hard time even keeping their maps updated with the perimeter. Video from the scene shows the enormous wall of flames racing through part of El Dorado County.
Customers in dark after PG&E proactively shuts off power
Amid dangerous California fire conditions, Pacific Gas & Electric says it has begun cutting power to 51,000 customers.
Rapidly developing Caldor Fire prompts Newsom to declare state of emergency
Governor Gavin Newsom on Tuesday announced a state of emergency in El Dorado County due to the rapidly-developing Caldor Fire in the Sierra Nevada.
On CZU Lightning Fire anniversary, burned-out Big Basin park shows growth
Gov. Gavin Newsom and the head of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency visited Big Basin Redwoods State Park on Tuesday afternoon. The majority of the park burned in the CZU Lightning Complex Fire one year ago this week.
On anniversary of CZU lightning fire, officials tour burned-out Big Basin park
The CZU Lightning Complex Fire was ignited one year ago in Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties. Now, Gov. Gavin Newsom and EPA Administrator Michael Reagan toured Big Basin Redwoods State Park, which was gutted by the CZU blaze.
Caldor Fire leads Newsom to declare state of emergency
The quickly growing Caldor Fire prompted Gov. Gavin Newsom to declare a state of emergency in El Dorado County. Two civilians suffered "serious" injuries in the fire, Cal Fire announced. Meanwhile, smoke from the blaze drastically cut down visibility in the Lake Tahoe area.
Another air quality advisory issued due to smoke from wildfires
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday, due to the smoke from the ongoing wildfires in Northern California and the Pacific Northwest and a shift in the onshore wind pattern.
Emaciated bear cub may have lost mom to California wildfire
A young cub wandering alone near the scene of the Dixie Fire appeared to have lost its mother to the fire.
Caldor Fire grew in size overnight, forcing immediate evacuations
The Caldor Fire has burned at least 6,500 acres since Saturday, forcing many to evacuate.