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Wildfires in California have burned 1 million acres so far this year. Heat wave poses more risk
Spiking temperatures added to the challenges facing firefighters struggling to contain a stubborn Southern California wildfire, as the total acres burned in the state this year surpassed 1 million. Evacuation orders were expanded again Monday for remote communities northeast of Los Angeles near a blaze that flared up over the weekend after burning for nearly a month. The Line Fire...
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Excessive heat warning in effect for parts of the Bay Area
Fall is currently on hold in the Bay Area as a summer-like heat wave delivers triple-digit temperatures to parts of the region. Kari Hall and Bob Redell report.
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A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
Firefighters battling three major wildfires in the mountains east of Los Angeles are taking advantage of cooler weather. They are slowly gaining the upper hand against blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of people to evacuate. The worst danger appeared to have passed Thursday near Reno, Nevada. Evacuation orders have been relaxed around a fire that...
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Bay Area firefighters sent off to help battle Southern California wildfires
A number of Bay Area fire agencies are sending firefighters to Southern California to help battle several wildfires. Bob Redell reports.
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Bay Area fire crews deployed to help battle Southern California wildfires
As wildfires burn across the state, Bay Area fire crews are gearing up to lend a hand.
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Bay Area Fire crews head to Southern California
As wildfires burn across the state, Bay Area fire crews are gearing up to lend a hand. Pete Suratos reports.
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Wildfires in Southern California torch dozens of homes and force thousands to evacuate
Devastating wildfires are sweeping across Southern California hillsides. They have torched vehicles, burned buildings and injured more than a dozen people. Tens of thousands of homes and other structures were threatened Wednesday. Parts of the popular ski town of Big Bear and the entire community of Wrightwood were under evacuation orders. In Orange County, the Airport Fire charred cars and...
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Watch: Fire marshal provides update on Lake County wildfire
Firefighters ate working tirelessly to get the Boyles Fire in Lake County under control before it destroys more homes. The county fire marshal provides an update on the blaze and the firefight.
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Boyles Fire prompts evacuations in Clearlake
A brush fire in Lake County has prompted the evacuation of 4,000 individuals, Cal Fire said on Sunday. Alyssa Goard has the latest from Clearlake.
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Clearlake fire forces evacuations, impacts 4,000
A brush fire in Lake County has prompted evacuations, Cal Fire said on Sunday. Alyssa Goard reports.
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Preventing wildfires event held in the North Bay
Many North Bay residents gathered at the Marin Civic Center Fairgrounds on Saturday for the Ember Stomp Wildfire Prevention Festival. Christie Smith reports.
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Peninsula firefighters using AI technology to help fight wildfires
As it heats up this week, firefighters on the Peninsula have a new tool to help detect when a wildfire breaks out. The device uses AI to determine what is burning and where.
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Peninsula firefighters using AI technology to help fight wildfires
As it heats up this week, firefighters on the Peninsula have a new tool to help detect when a wildfire breaks out. The device uses AI to determine what is burning and where. Ian Cull reports.
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How weather is impacting the Bear Fire in Sierra County
Firefighters battling the Bear Fire are dealing with hot and dry conditions. Meteorologist Vianey Arana reports.
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Bear Fire near Tahoe National Forest prompts evacuations
Crews were battling a fast-moving wildfire near Tahoe National Forest in Northern California on Monday.
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Crews battle Bear Fire near Tahoe National Forest, prompting evacuations
Crews were battling a fast-moving wildfire near Tahoe National Forest in Northern California on Monday.
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Crews battle Bear Fire in Sierra County
Crews were battling a fast-moving wildfire near the Tahoe National Forest in Northern California on Monday.
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Man accused of starting destructive California wildfire by throwing firework out car window
A 26-year-old man has been accused of igniting a destructive California wildfire in early July by throwing a firework from a car window during hot, dry and windy weather.
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Firefighters gain 40% containment on California's fourth-largest wildfire on record
California’s largest wildfire so far this year is 40% contained after scorching more than 670 square miles.
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Wildfire smoke in Bay Area prompts air quality advisory through Sunday
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District has extended an air quality advisory to Sunday.