PG&E will face criminal charges over deadly California fire
Shasta County District Attorney Stephanie Bridgett announced that her office had determined that PG&E was “criminally liable” for the Zogg Fire.
'Hots are getting a hell of a lot hotter:' California, Nevada governors tour site of huge wildfire
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak, both Democrats, held a brief morning tour of damage from the Tamarack Fire south of Lake Tahoe.
California Gov. Gavin Newsom and Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak tour Tamarack Fire damage
Wednesday's tour of the Tamarack Fire along the state line comes as numerous wildfires char land and homes in a dozen states.
Firefighters battle multiple vegetation fires in Santa Clara County
Firefighters in the South Bay have contained four separate vegetation fires in Santa Clara County, Cal Fire officials said on Wednesday.
Newsom tours devastation left by Tamarack Fire, asks federal government for more help
Governor Gavin Newsom spent a portion of the day Wednesday with Nevada Governor Steve Sisolak. The two toured the damage caused by the Tamarack Fire, which is burning in both states. KTVU's Rob Roth reports.
Bear cub 'Tamarack' rescued after wildfire burns paws near Lake Tahoe
A homeowner telephoned the Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care center Sunday night after returning from an evacuation and finding a cub walking on its elbows because of burns on its paws.
Crews mopping up 25-acre vegetation fire that jumped Coyote Creek from Milpitas to San Jose
The fire near the 500 block of Mill River Lane was first reported just after 4 p.m.
PG&E hauls away dead trees from 2020 wildfires
PG&E on Tuesday, took a big extra step to placate landowners whose lands were scorched and left with hundreds of thousands of dead trees lying around.
Winds and 'fire clouds' feed California's largest blaze
Gusts also hindered containment efforts and the problem could get worse with the predicted arrival of pyrocumulus clouds — literally meaning “fire clouds ” — which can bring lightning and the risk of new ignitions.
Dixie fire: Satellite video shows blaze burning from outer space
Satellite video shows the impact of the Dixie fire which has reached 197,487 acres and is only 22% contained as of July 26.
Satellite image shows heavy smoke from Dixie Fire, California's largest wildfire
The Dixie Fire, raging in Butte and Plumas Counties, has now become California’s largest wildfire, exploding to roughly the size of New York City, and a chance of thunderstorms later this week potentially threatened to make the already dire situation worse.
Western US wildfires burn hundreds of homes, threaten thousands more
The Dixie Fire has charred nearly 298 square miles acres of timber and brush in Plumas and Butte counties. As of Sunday, it was 21% contained.
Jet fuel shortage threatens commercial flights, firefighting aircraft in Reno-Tahoe
The airport serving Nevada’s second largest metro area faces a shortage of jet fuel that could force the cancellation of cargo and passenger fights, potentially restricting the flow of tourists and essential goods into the northern part of the state.
The Dixie Fire in Plumas and Butte Counties consumed dozens of homes Saturday night
As of Sunday, containment of the massive 190,000-acre fire is at 21%.
Many Bay Area firefighters are assisting with efforts to contain the Dixie Fire
So far, the blaze is 19% contained, and has burned nearly 180,000 acres. Firefighters report "dramatic" fire behavior. KTVU's Emma Goss reports.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 181,000 acres
The Dixie Fire has become one of California's top 20 largest wildfires, with 167,430 acres burned as of Friday night. By Saturday morning, the fire had grown to 181,289 acres and containment ticked up to 19%.
Fight to contain massive Dixie Fire in Butte County continues as blazes surpasses 167,000 acres
California's mutual aid system for wildfires is an important factor for responding to wildfires as large as the Dixie Fire. Sonoma County is preparing to deploy strike teams to battle the Dixie Fire in Butte County. KTVU's Debora Villalon reports.
New technology complimenting firefighting efforts to contain and prevent California wildfires
Firefighters in California are using new technology that prevents small fires from erupting into mega-fires.
Dramatic ‘fire whirl’ spotted near Northern California and Nevada border
A dramatic fire whirl was caught on camera near the California and Nevada state line, where the Tamarack Fire continues to burn and grow.
Weather remains a concern as western wildfires intensify
The Bootleg Fire, which has destroyed an area half the size of Rhode Island, was 40% surrounded after burning some 70 homes, mainly cabins, fire officials said.