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ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
California

Here's how Bay Area fire crews are prepping for wildfire season this year

Wildfires in the Bay Area are escalating early in the season, leading to loss of property and heightened response efforts by Cal Fire. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Wildfire burning along Central California freeway prompts evacuations south of Tracy

A fast-spreading wildfire in San Joaquin County, California, has burned 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and closing Interstate 580. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 day ago
California

'Fast-spreading' wildfire triggers evacuations in Northern California

Rapid spread of a wildfire in Butte County triggering evacuations [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 days ago
Los Angeles

Evacuations ordered in Northern California for fire burning in 'difficult terrain,' Cal Fire says

Residents in Yuba County were evacuated due to a vegetation fire, with firefighters containing the wildfire within retardant lines. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Fast-moving grass fire threatening homes, sparking evacuations in Sacramento County

Fast-moving grass fire prompts evacuations in southeastern Sacramento County [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
California

Here's how Bay Area fire crews are prepping for wildfire season this year

Wildfires in the Bay Area are escalating early in the season, leading to loss of property and heightened response efforts by Cal Fire. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
3 weeks ago
California

Wildfire burning along Central California freeway prompts evacuations south of Tracy

A fast-spreading wildfire in San Joaquin County, California, has burned 5,000 acres, prompting evacuations and closing Interstate 580. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 day ago
California

'Fast-spreading' wildfire triggers evacuations in Northern California

Rapid spread of a wildfire in Butte County triggering evacuations [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
5 days ago
Los Angeles

Evacuations ordered in Northern California for fire burning in 'difficult terrain,' Cal Fire says

Residents in Yuba County were evacuated due to a vegetation fire, with firefighters containing the wildfire within retardant lines. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
California

Fast-moving grass fire threatening homes, sparking evacuations in Sacramento County

Fast-moving grass fire prompts evacuations in southeastern Sacramento County [ more ]
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Sacramento Bee
2 weeks ago
California

Cal Fire officials suspend burn permits east of Sacramento as wildfire danger increases

Cal Fire suspends burn permits in state-managed areas east of Sacramento due to high fire danger. [ more ]
#containment
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
California

Patterson Fire and Corral Fire both 92% contained, Cal Fire reports

Two East Bay fires, Patterson and Corral, are 92% contained, minimal damage reported.
Rising temperatures pose potential fire activity risk despite high containment levels. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

As temperature hits 101, two firefighters are injured in Napa-area fire

Two firefighters were injured battling a Napa Valley blaze that quickly grew to 60 acres. Despite challenges, containment increased rapidly with air and ground resources. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
California

Wildfire in Placer County quickly consumes 500 acres

State fire crews in Placer County responded to the Amoruso Fire, containing it quickly without the need for evacuations. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Fire SE of San Jose 100% Contained Sunday

The Felipe Fire near San Jose is fully contained at 19.05 acres, with patrol resources monitoring the area for a few days. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 weeks ago
California

Patterson Fire and Corral Fire both 92% contained, Cal Fire reports

Two East Bay fires, Patterson and Corral, are 92% contained, minimal damage reported.
Rising temperatures pose potential fire activity risk despite high containment levels. [ more ]
Los Angeles Times
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

As temperature hits 101, two firefighters are injured in Napa-area fire

Two firefighters were injured battling a Napa Valley blaze that quickly grew to 60 acres. Despite challenges, containment increased rapidly with air and ground resources. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 day ago
California

Wildfire in Placer County quickly consumes 500 acres

State fire crews in Placer County responded to the Amoruso Fire, containing it quickly without the need for evacuations. [ more ]
San Jose Inside
1 week ago
Silicon Valley real estate

Fire SE of San Jose 100% Contained Sunday

The Felipe Fire near San Jose is fully contained at 19.05 acres, with patrol resources monitoring the area for a few days. [ more ]
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#grass-fire
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Crews respond to 55-acre fire in Contra Costa County

Multiple crews responded to a grass fire in Pittsburg, with specialized equipment and aircraft aiding containment efforts. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Fast-moving grass fire in Butte County burns two structures, prompts evacuations near Palermo

Fast-moving grass fire in Butte County prompts evacuations after charring 50 acres and two structures. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Crews respond to 55-acre fire in Contra Costa County

Multiple crews responded to a grass fire in Pittsburg, with specialized equipment and aircraft aiding containment efforts. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Fast-moving grass fire in Butte County burns two structures, prompts evacuations near Palermo

Fast-moving grass fire in Butte County prompts evacuations after charring 50 acres and two structures. [ more ]
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#corral-fire
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Corral, Patterson fires 100% contained

Cal Fire has extinguished the Corral and Patterson fires that burned through the Bay Area, with the Corral fire being California's largest blaze of the year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Just after putting out 14,000-acre Corral Fire, crews battle another brush fire in Livermore

Crews are containing a 41-acre grass fire near Interstate 580 in Livermore, with 60% containment and no forward progress. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Corral, Patterson fires 100% contained

Cal Fire has extinguished the Corral and Patterson fires that burned through the Bay Area, with the Corral fire being California's largest blaze of the year. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Just after putting out 14,000-acre Corral Fire, crews battle another brush fire in Livermore

Crews are containing a 41-acre grass fire near Interstate 580 in Livermore, with 60% containment and no forward progress. [ more ]
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www.mercurynews.com
2 weeks ago
California

Prescribed burn planned Saturday at Jenner Headlands in Sonoma County

Prescribed burn near Russian River on Sonoma coast for fire prevention. [ more ]
#weather-conditions
sfist.com
23 hours ago
Los Angeles

Apache Fire Near Chico Destroys Two Buildings, Triggers Evacuations

Fire in Butte County spreads rapidly, triggering evacuations and destruction of structures. Multiple fires in California being battled amid challenging weather conditions. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Northern California fire explodes overnight, grows to 10,000 acres

A wind-driven wildfire in Colusa County grew rapidly overnight, reaching 10,000 acres with no containment. Red flag warning and weather conditions fuel fire intensity. [ more ]
sfist.com
23 hours ago
Los Angeles

Apache Fire Near Chico Destroys Two Buildings, Triggers Evacuations

Fire in Butte County spreads rapidly, triggering evacuations and destruction of structures. Multiple fires in California being battled amid challenging weather conditions. [ more ]
SFGATE
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Northern California fire explodes overnight, grows to 10,000 acres

A wind-driven wildfire in Colusa County grew rapidly overnight, reaching 10,000 acres with no containment. Red flag warning and weather conditions fuel fire intensity. [ more ]
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#california
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles

Temperatures soar as several fires smolder across the Bay Area, state

Crews battling multiple wildfires across California, including in Bay Area. Sites Fire in Colusa County 38% contained. Heat advisory in effect with slightly cooler weather expected. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
Los Angeles

Sites Fire in Colusa County now the state's largest wildfire

The Sites Fire in Colusa County has become the biggest blaze in California, spanning 19,124 acres with only 10% containment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

California wildfires: Point Fire in Sonoma County is 50% contained, growth stops

Cal Fire crews contained the Point Fire in Sonoma County at 50%, with no growth beyond 1,207 acres, bringing attention to other ongoing fires in the state. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

North Bay: Point Fire prompts evacuations, surpasses 500 acres

A wildfire, the Point Fire in Sonoma County, has burned over 500 acres, prompting evacuations with no significant injuries reported. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
3 days ago
Los Angeles

Temperatures soar as several fires smolder across the Bay Area, state

Crews battling multiple wildfires across California, including in Bay Area. Sites Fire in Colusa County 38% contained. Heat advisory in effect with slightly cooler weather expected. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
6 days ago
Los Angeles

Sites Fire in Colusa County now the state's largest wildfire

The Sites Fire in Colusa County has become the biggest blaze in California, spanning 19,124 acres with only 10% containment. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

California wildfires: Point Fire in Sonoma County is 50% contained, growth stops

Cal Fire crews contained the Point Fire in Sonoma County at 50%, with no growth beyond 1,207 acres, bringing attention to other ongoing fires in the state. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

North Bay: Point Fire prompts evacuations, surpasses 500 acres

A wildfire, the Point Fire in Sonoma County, has burned over 500 acres, prompting evacuations with no significant injuries reported. [ more ]
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#wildfires
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Where is the Sites Fire? What to know as Northern California blaze burns 10,000 acres

The Sites Fire in Northern California has burned 10,000 acres, with evacuations ordered in the Colusa County region. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Cal Fire crews battling 10 blazes of 300 acres or more across state

Numerous wildfires across California, with varying containment rates and evacuation orders, underline the ongoing firefighting challenges. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Red Flag Warning: Firefighters battle strong winds, fiery conditions in North Bay

Firefighters in Sonoma County were on high alert due to Red Flag Fire Warning, with Point Fire prompting evacuations near Lake Sonoma. [ more ]
Sacramento Bee
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Where is the Sites Fire? What to know as Northern California blaze burns 10,000 acres

The Sites Fire in Northern California has burned 10,000 acres, with evacuations ordered in the Colusa County region. [ more ]
www.mercurynews.com
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Cal Fire crews battling 10 blazes of 300 acres or more across state

Numerous wildfires across California, with varying containment rates and evacuation orders, underline the ongoing firefighting challenges. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
1 week ago
Los Angeles

Red Flag Warning: Firefighters battle strong winds, fiery conditions in North Bay

Firefighters in Sonoma County were on high alert due to Red Flag Fire Warning, with Point Fire prompting evacuations near Lake Sonoma. [ more ]
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#rescue-operation
The Mercury News
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Stranded kitesurfer rescued from secluded Santa Cruz County cove after creating "HELP" sign with rocks

A kitesurfer signaled distress with rocks, leading to successful rescue. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Kite surfer rescued from Santa Cruz County beach after writing 'help' with rocks

A kite surfer was rescued after spelling out HELP with rocks on a Santa Cruz County beach. [ more ]
The Mercury News
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Stranded kitesurfer rescued from secluded Santa Cruz County cove after creating "HELP" sign with rocks

A kitesurfer signaled distress with rocks, leading to successful rescue. [ more ]
SFGATE
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Kite surfer rescued from Santa Cruz County beach after writing 'help' with rocks

A kite surfer was rescued after spelling out HELP with rocks on a Santa Cruz County beach. [ more ]
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www.santacruzsentinel.com
2 weeks ago
Los Angeles

Stranded kitesurfer rescued from secluded Santa Cruz County cove after creating HELP sign with rocks

A kitesurfer signaled distress with rocks, enabling successful rescue. [ more ]
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