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Breaking: Mirada Fire reported in Butte County on Oct. 20

A new wildfire named Mirada has started in Butte County, California, with containment details and cause still unknown.

Breaking: Leo Fire reported in Fresno County on Oct. 19

A new wildfire named Leo has started in Fresno County, with unknown containment status and cause.

Breaking: Pacific Fire reported in Fresno County on Sep. 19

The Pacific Fire in Fresno County has been burning for 30 hours without any containment updates or known cause.

Update: Fire crew of 171 achieves 10% containment for Banning Fire

The Banning Fire in Riverside County is only 10% contained, with firefighters working to manage its spread amid ongoing investigations.

Breaking: Mirada Fire reported in Butte County on Oct. 20

A new wildfire named Mirada has started in Butte County, California, with containment details and cause still unknown.

Breaking: Leo Fire reported in Fresno County on Oct. 19

A new wildfire named Leo has started in Fresno County, with unknown containment status and cause.

Breaking: Pacific Fire reported in Fresno County on Sep. 19

The Pacific Fire in Fresno County has been burning for 30 hours without any containment updates or known cause.

Update: Fire crew of 171 achieves 10% containment for Banning Fire

The Banning Fire in Riverside County is only 10% contained, with firefighters working to manage its spread amid ongoing investigations.
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Dino Fire grows to 80% containment Friday morning

The Dino Fire achieved 80% containment after burning 20 acres, illustrating effective firefighting amid challenging conditions.

Brush fire breaks out in Pacheco Pass in Santa Clara County

Firefighters are making progress against the Dino Fire, which has burned 30 acres and is currently 20% contained.

Dino Fire grows to 80% containment Friday morning

The Dino Fire achieved 80% containment after burning 20 acres, illustrating effective firefighting amid challenging conditions.

Brush fire breaks out in Pacheco Pass in Santa Clara County

Firefighters are making progress against the Dino Fire, which has burned 30 acres and is currently 20% contained.
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Popular trailheads, recreation sites near Tahoe closed after Davis Fire

Emergency closure in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest due to Davis Fire, affecting multiple recreational sites and areas until September 25.
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New Stanford hydrogel to reduce damage of California wildfires

Researchers developed a long-lasting, water-enhancing gel to protect structures from wildfires, showing effectiveness beyond current fire retardants.

Nearly three weeks after starting, Park Fire nearing 430,000 acres

The Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.

New Stanford hydrogel to reduce damage of California wildfires

Researchers developed a long-lasting, water-enhancing gel to protect structures from wildfires, showing effectiveness beyond current fire retardants.

Nearly three weeks after starting, Park Fire nearing 430,000 acres

The Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.
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Park Fire containment increases slightly as crews keep wildfire's flames within its footprint

Fire behavior in the Park Fire is subdued due to higher humidity, containment is at 39%, and mop-up operations are favorable.

Crozier Fire remains in perimeter but hot temps could worsen blaze, Cal Fire says

Fire crews successfully contained the Crozier Fire within its perimeter, with 1,500 firefighters working to suppress the blaze amidst challenging conditions.

Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% contained

AI is utilized in creating news content, with journalist oversight. The Sierra Fire in Riverside County, CA is actively burning, with updates on containment and firefighting efforts.

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.

Park Fire containment increases slightly as crews keep wildfire's flames within its footprint

Fire behavior in the Park Fire is subdued due to higher humidity, containment is at 39%, and mop-up operations are favorable.

Crozier Fire remains in perimeter but hot temps could worsen blaze, Cal Fire says

Fire crews successfully contained the Crozier Fire within its perimeter, with 1,500 firefighters working to suppress the blaze amidst challenging conditions.

Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% contained

AI is utilized in creating news content, with journalist oversight. The Sierra Fire in Riverside County, CA is actively burning, with updates on containment and firefighting efforts.

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.
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Crozier Fire stays within footprint overnight. Cal Fire says burning operations 'went well'

Firefighters contain Crozier Fire within footprint but it grows again, threatening structures and remaining 5% contained.

Where is Crozier Fire burning in Northern California? How close is it to Park Fire? See map

California's Crozier Fire burned over 1,000 acres with 5% containment, prompting evacuation orders in El Dorado County.

Crozier Fire stays within footprint overnight. Cal Fire says burning operations 'went well'

Firefighters contain Crozier Fire within footprint but it grows again, threatening structures and remaining 5% contained.

Where is Crozier Fire burning in Northern California? How close is it to Park Fire? See map

California's Crozier Fire burned over 1,000 acres with 5% containment, prompting evacuation orders in El Dorado County.
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Creek Fire in Sunol now fully contained

Firefighters contained the Creek Fire in the Sunol area after burning 744 acres for about a week.

Park Fire near Chico grows to fourth-largest wildfire in California history

Fire crews are battling the Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in California, now reaching 397,629 acres with 24% containment.

Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California history

The Park Fire near Chico quickly grew to be the state's largest wildfire this year, encompassing over 178,000 acres and causing significant destruction.

Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continues

The Thompson fire in Oroville, California, destroyed homes and buildings amidst a record-breaking heatwave, with firefighters facing challenges due to extreme weather conditions.

A fast-moving wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles, forcing evacuations

California wildfire near Los Angeles burns 12,000 acres with evacuations.

Creek Fire in Sunol now fully contained

Firefighters contained the Creek Fire in the Sunol area after burning 744 acres for about a week.

Park Fire near Chico grows to fourth-largest wildfire in California history

Fire crews are battling the Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in California, now reaching 397,629 acres with 24% containment.

Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California history

The Park Fire near Chico quickly grew to be the state's largest wildfire this year, encompassing over 178,000 acres and causing significant destruction.

Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continues

The Thompson fire in Oroville, California, destroyed homes and buildings amidst a record-breaking heatwave, with firefighters facing challenges due to extreme weather conditions.

A fast-moving wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles, forcing evacuations

California wildfire near Los Angeles burns 12,000 acres with evacuations.
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What does it really mean when a wildfire is 'contained' or 'controlled'? Key terms explained

Wildfire containment percentage indicates how much of the fire perimeter is under control using control lines.
The terms contained and controlled differentiate between simply stopping the spread and actively extinguishing the fire within the perimeter.

Firefighters make progress on Mines Fire in eastern Alameda County

The Mines Fire in Mendenhall Springs near Livermore is 50% contained, with no injuries or property damage reported so far.
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