United airlines cancels all flights going to Maui, sends empty planes to bring passengers back to mainland
United Airlines is apologizing for the inconvenience and is working to get passengers to their destinations as soon as possible but the safety of their passengers is their main concern.
Before-and-after satellite images of Maui fire devastation
Wildfires racing across part of Maui have ravaged sections of a historic town on the island, claiming the lives of at least 55 people.
Maui wildfires leave one vacationing couple in tears
One couple was in tears at the Oakland airport trying to get back to see if their home was still standing and their pets still were alive only to learn upon their arrival their house was destroyed and their pets dead.
3 killed when helicopters crash mid-air while fighting fire in Southern California
Two Southern California firefighters and a pilot were killed after a mid-air helicopter collision Sunday, officials said.
5-acre fire in Hayward hills near Cal State East Bay contained
A fire that blazed in the Hayward hills on Harder Road near Cal State East Bay on Friday has been contained, the Hayward Fire Department announced.
Crews make progress on 66-acre grassfire in East San Jose
Cal Fire and the San Jose Fire Department are currently fighting a 66-acre wildfire near Clayton Road and Via De La Vista in East San Jose.
'Fire tornadoes' erupt in York Fire in Mojave Desert
The York Fire has burned more than 80,000 acres near the California-Nevada border, with crews battling multiple fire whirls.
80-acre fire near I-580 in Livermore fully contained
A car fire on eastbound Interstate Highway 580 in Livermore ignited vegetation and was spread by the wind to 40 acres Saturday night, the Alameda County Fire Department said.
Vegetation fire 80% contained near community of Briones
A vegetation fire was threatening structures Saturday afternoon near the unincorporated Contra Costa County community of Briones, according to the Contra Costa County Fire Protection District.
Vegetation, cars, and structures involved in 3-alarm Bay Point fire
ConFire crews are responding to a three-alarm fire in Bay Point, officials said. The fire is currently a mix of cars, vegetation, and structures.
Cal Fire responding to 20-acre fire along the Altamont Pass
Fire crews contained a grass fire at North Flynn Road and Interstate 580 in the Altamont Pass Friday night.
Berkeley man pleads guilty to setting Tahoe fires in 2020
A former Berkeley resident pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday to setting fires in the Lake Tahoe region in 2020, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office of the Eastern District of California.
Air quality advisory issued for Bay Area due to smoke from Oregon wildfire
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has issued an air quality advisory for Wednesday afternoon and evening because of smoke from a wildfire in southwestern Oregon that is expected to move into the region.
Oakland city council urges PG&E to bury power lines in Montclair
The Oakland City Council approved a resolution Tuesday urging Pacific Gas & Electric and state regulators to review why Montclair and other neighborhoods weren't selected for moving electric lines underground.
U.S. faces wildland firefighter shortage; Cal Fire fully staffed
CalFire is at peak staffing levels, going into fire season, but other agencies aren’t nearly as well staffed. In comparison, the U.S. Forest Service has struggled to hire and retain firefighters in areas of the country where the labor pool is low, and pay isn’t competitive.
Yosemite's Pika Fire continues to burn, no containment
The National Park Service said there's still no containment of a wildfire that started burning more than two weeks ago in Yosemite.
Vallejo MMA artist detains suspected arsonist with stolen Tesla: Reports
An MMA artist was credited for stopping a suspect accused of stealing a Tesla and starting a vegetation fire Saturday in Vallejo, authorities said.
2nd suspect arrested in connection to Morgan Hill, Gilroy arsons
Morgan Hill police detectives said Tuesday that they arrested a second suspect in connection with a series of arsons in Morgan Hill and Gilroy.
Staying cool and avoiding fire hazards during a heat wave
Health officials recommend staying out of the sun as much as possible in extreme heat and keeping your space ventilated with a fan or air conditioner.
Cal Fire tests AI program for fighting wildfires
The artificial intelligence (AI) firefighting era has begun in California. To improve wildfire response times, Cal Fire and UC San Diego are testing a $24 million AI program they call ALERTCalifornia.org.