Prolonged hot temperatures make fighting California wildfires more difficult.
Cooler temperatures have aided firefighting efforts around Los Angeles and helped protect structures from major blazes amid growing evacuation orders.
Cooler weather hampers spread of Bridge fire, now at more than 51,000 acres
The Bridge fire is the largest wildfire in California, burning over 51,000 acres with zero containment as of Sept. 12.
Thirteen people including firefighters injured in southern California wildfires
Wildfires in Southern California have injured at least 13 people and threatened thousands of homes amid extreme heat and dry conditions.
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.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Aug. 21
A new wildfire named Viejas was reported in San Diego County with no updates on containment or its cause.
Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California
Weather conditions improved, aiding firefighters in California as high wind warnings expired, but wildfire threats persist, especially with the Santa Ana wind season approaching.
Prolonged hot temperatures make fighting California wildfires more difficult.
Cooler temperatures have aided firefighting efforts around Los Angeles and helped protect structures from major blazes amid growing evacuation orders.
Cooler weather hampers spread of Bridge fire, now at more than 51,000 acres
The Bridge fire is the largest wildfire in California, burning over 51,000 acres with zero containment as of Sept. 12.
Thirteen people including firefighters injured in southern California wildfires
Wildfires in Southern California have injured at least 13 people and threatened thousands of homes amid extreme heat and dry conditions.
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.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in San Diego County on Aug. 21
A new wildfire named Viejas was reported in San Diego County with no updates on containment or its cause.
Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California
Weather conditions improved, aiding firefighters in California as high wind warnings expired, but wildfire threats persist, especially with the Santa Ana wind season approaching.
After prison, these California women want to fight fires. Watch them graduate from academy
Britaney Gomez is turning her life around by becoming a firefighter through a training program for female inmates to prevent recidivism and homelessness.
Park Fire in Northern California Grows to 350,000 Acres
The Park fire in Northern California continues to burn, affecting surrounding areas with over 25,000 firefighters and personnel working to contain fires.
Cal Fire employee accused of starting 5 North Bay fires spent months as inmate firefighter
A CAL FIRE employee, Robert Hernandez, has been arrested for arson after previously serving as an inmate firefighter post-conviction for manslaughter.
Containment of vast Park Fire in Northern California heads higher
Fire crews widen containment of a massive arson-triggered fire in Northern California, with an arrested suspect identified.
Park Fire is now California's largest recorded blaze caused by arson. What are the penalties?
Arson caused California's largest recorded wildfire by Ronnie Stout pushing a burning car into a gully in Butte County.
The Park Fire in Chico, the state's fourth-largest wildfire ever, is finally out
The Park Fire in California is fully contained after burning 429,603 acres, resulting in significant property damage but no injuries.
Ronnie Dean Stout has been charged with arson for starting the Park Fire and has pleaded not guilty.
Park Fire in Northern California Grows to 350,000 Acres
The Park fire in Northern California continues to burn, affecting surrounding areas with over 25,000 firefighters and personnel working to contain fires.
Cal Fire employee accused of starting 5 North Bay fires spent months as inmate firefighter
A CAL FIRE employee, Robert Hernandez, has been arrested for arson after previously serving as an inmate firefighter post-conviction for manslaughter.
Containment of vast Park Fire in Northern California heads higher
Fire crews widen containment of a massive arson-triggered fire in Northern California, with an arrested suspect identified.
Park Fire is now California's largest recorded blaze caused by arson. What are the penalties?
Arson caused California's largest recorded wildfire by Ronnie Stout pushing a burning car into a gully in Butte County.
The Park Fire in Chico, the state's fourth-largest wildfire ever, is finally out
The Park Fire in California is fully contained after burning 429,603 acres, resulting in significant property damage but no injuries.
Ronnie Dean Stout has been charged with arson for starting the Park Fire and has pleaded not guilty.
Hot, dry weather continues to fuel fires across California
Hot, dry weather in California fuels wildfires, Park fire sees explosive growth becoming fourth-largest in state history.
Photos of the California Park Fire
The Park fire near Chico has become the largest active blaze in the US, leading to extensive destruction and evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
Firefighters battle California's seventh largest wildfire on record as thousands under threat
The Park fire in northern California has become the state's seventh-largest on record, with over 350,000 acres burned in four counties.
Crews unable to increase containment on Park Fire
Firefighters struggled with containment on California's largest wildfire, with it growing to 426,528 acres and remaining only 34% 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.
Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres
Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.
Hot, dry weather continues to fuel fires across California
Hot, dry weather in California fuels wildfires, Park fire sees explosive growth becoming fourth-largest in state history.
Photos of the California Park Fire
The Park fire near Chico has become the largest active blaze in the US, leading to extensive destruction and evacuation orders for thousands of residents.
Firefighters battle California's seventh largest wildfire on record as thousands under threat
The Park fire in northern California has become the state's seventh-largest on record, with over 350,000 acres burned in four counties.
Crews unable to increase containment on Park Fire
Firefighters struggled with containment on California's largest wildfire, with it growing to 426,528 acres and remaining only 34% 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.
Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres
Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.
Post-wildfire erosion in California soars over nearly four decades
Wildfire-induced erosion in California has drastically increased over the last three decades, impacting water systems and infrastructure.
Photos from space show California landscape before and after Park fire swept through
The Park fire in Northern California, the largest of 2024, has burned 414,000 acres across four counties, destroyed hundreds of structures, and poses a threat to wildlife.
Post-wildfire erosion in California soars over nearly four decades
Wildfire-induced erosion in California has drastically increased over the last three decades, impacting water systems and infrastructure.
Photos from space show California landscape before and after Park fire swept through
The Park fire in Northern California, the largest of 2024, has burned 414,000 acres across four counties, destroyed hundreds of structures, and poses a threat to wildlife.
California blaze multiplies in size, forces thousands to evacuate
The Park Fire in California has rapidly expanded, drawing grim comparisons to the deadly 2018 Camp Fire, and firenados have been reported.
Park Fire growth stalls, as containment nearly hits halfway mark
Containment efforts for California wildfires show progress, with the Park Fire now 49% contained amid increased humidity and additional firefighting crews deployed.
Park Fire now 4th largest in California history; more than 500 structures have been destroyed
Park Fire is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history, with over 500 structures destroyed and 6,700 threatened. Various firefighting efforts are underway to contain the blaze.
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.
Park Fire crews bracing for erratic fire behavior ahead of thunderstorm
Crews are preparing for potentially erratic fire behavior due to a thunderstorm in the Park Fire area.
Firefighters in Lassen National Forest hold back Park Fire burning in Northern California
Efforts to contain the Park Fire in Lassen National Forest in Northern California have been successful so far despite challenges.
California blaze multiplies in size, forces thousands to evacuate
The Park Fire in California has rapidly expanded, drawing grim comparisons to the deadly 2018 Camp Fire, and firenados have been reported.
Park Fire growth stalls, as containment nearly hits halfway mark
Containment efforts for California wildfires show progress, with the Park Fire now 49% contained amid increased humidity and additional firefighting crews deployed.
Park Fire now 4th largest in California history; more than 500 structures have been destroyed
Park Fire is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history, with over 500 structures destroyed and 6,700 threatened. Various firefighting efforts are underway to contain the blaze.
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.
Park Fire crews bracing for erratic fire behavior ahead of thunderstorm
Crews are preparing for potentially erratic fire behavior due to a thunderstorm in the Park Fire area.
Firefighters in Lassen National Forest hold back Park Fire burning in Northern California
Efforts to contain the Park Fire in Lassen National Forest in Northern California have been successful so far despite challenges.
Toilet Paper and Flat Tires - People Ignite Most Wildfires through Carelessness
Human actions are responsible for a significant percentage of wildfires, posing a major threat to wildland firefighters.
Park Fire still growing, containment at 30%; temperatures expected to hit triple-digits
The Park Fire in California is 30% contained but expected to grow due to rising temperatures, drier conditions, and higher wind speeds.
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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.
California's Park Fire wildfire erupts to 4th-largest in state history
The Park Fire in California is part of a concerning trend of increasingly massive wildfires, with most significant fires occurring post-2000.
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California wildfires have already charred 30 times as many acres as all of last year - and it's still summer
The wildfires in California have already burned over 751,000 acres, a significant increase from recent years, stressing firefighting efforts and emphasizing the human contribution to wildfires.
California man fights state's largest wildfire to within 70 feet of his house one month after insurance company drops his coverage
Homeowners in California face insurance coverage challenges due to increasing wildfire risks.
Opinion: How to cool California's heated home insurance market
Home insurance in California has been underpriced for too long, leading to insurers paying out more than they collect in premiums, making the market unsustainable.
California man fights state's largest wildfire to within 70 feet of his house one month after insurance company drops his coverage
Homeowners in California face insurance coverage challenges due to increasing wildfire risks.
Opinion: How to cool California's heated home insurance market
Home insurance in California has been underpriced for too long, leading to insurers paying out more than they collect in premiums, making the market unsustainable.