California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesCalmer winds and increased humidity forecasted for Los Angeles will help firefighters combat ongoing massive wildfires.
Brush fire grows to 24,000 acres in Miami-Dade, prompting road closures and smoke warningsA large brush fire in southern Miami-Dade has grown to 24,000 acres, prompting road closures and health warnings due to smoke.
Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California historyThe Park Fire near Chico quickly grew to be the state's largest wildfire this year, encompassing over 178,000 acres and causing significant destruction.
Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% containedAI 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.
The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA FiresDespite challenges, calm winds offer hope for progress in combating the fires, supported by reinforcements and improved water supply systems.
Creek Fire in Sunol now fully containedFirefighters contained the Creek Fire in the Sunol area after burning 744 acres for about a week.
California wildfires: easing of extreme winds expected to strengthen efforts to put out blazesCalmer winds and increased humidity forecasted for Los Angeles will help firefighters combat ongoing massive wildfires.
Brush fire grows to 24,000 acres in Miami-Dade, prompting road closures and smoke warningsA large brush fire in southern Miami-Dade has grown to 24,000 acres, prompting road closures and health warnings due to smoke.
Park Fire now 20th biggest wildfire in recorded California historyThe Park Fire near Chico quickly grew to be the state's largest wildfire this year, encompassing over 178,000 acres and causing significant destruction.
Update: Acres burned by Sierra Fire grows to 30, now 0% containedAI 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.
The Tide Could Finally Be Turning Against the LA FiresDespite challenges, calm winds offer hope for progress in combating the fires, supported by reinforcements and improved water supply systems.
Creek Fire in Sunol now fully containedFirefighters contained the Creek Fire in the Sunol area after burning 744 acres for about a week.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 19A new wildfire, LAC-065645, was reported in Los Angeles County at 4:57 p.m. on February 19, 2025, with no details on containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 28A wildfire identified as LAC-420137 has started in Los Angeles County, with no current updates on its containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 4A wildfire named LAC-427153 has been reported in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still unknown.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22A new wildfire has been reported in Los Angeles County with an uncertain containment status.
Update: Containment progress - Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 15%The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,000 acres, with containment efforts ongoing amid critical fire risks and evacuation orders in affected areas.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 16A new wildfire has been reported in Los Angeles County, currently without containment details or known cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 19A new wildfire, LAC-065645, was reported in Los Angeles County at 4:57 p.m. on February 19, 2025, with no details on containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Nov. 28A wildfire identified as LAC-420137 has started in Los Angeles County, with no current updates on its containment or cause.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Dec. 4A wildfire named LAC-427153 has been reported in Los Angeles County, with details on containment and cause still unknown.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Jan. 22A new wildfire has been reported in Los Angeles County with an uncertain containment status.
Update: Containment progress - Eaton Fire in Los Angeles County at 15%The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,000 acres, with containment efforts ongoing amid critical fire risks and evacuation orders in affected areas.
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Feb. 16A new wildfire has been reported in Los Angeles County, currently without containment details or known cause.
Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?Inmate firefighters play a crucial role in battling Los Angeles wildfires, receiving sentence reductions and training opportunities while aiding in emergency response efforts.
Mexican Firefighters Watch for Hot Spots From the Palisades FireInternational collaboration in firefighting is crucial in battling wildfires, as demonstrated by the Mexican team's efforts in Los Angeles.
Park Fire near Chico grows to fourth-largest wildfire in California historyFire crews are battling the Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in California, now reaching 397,629 acres with 24% containment.
Firefighters make progress on Mines Fire in eastern Alameda CountyThe Mines Fire in Mendenhall Springs near Livermore is 50% contained, with no injuries or property damage reported so far.
Why are California inmates deployed to help fight LA wildfires?Inmate firefighters play a crucial role in battling Los Angeles wildfires, receiving sentence reductions and training opportunities while aiding in emergency response efforts.
Mexican Firefighters Watch for Hot Spots From the Palisades FireInternational collaboration in firefighting is crucial in battling wildfires, as demonstrated by the Mexican team's efforts in Los Angeles.
Park Fire near Chico grows to fourth-largest wildfire in California historyFire crews are battling the Park Fire, the fourth-largest wildfire in California, now reaching 397,629 acres with 24% containment.
Firefighters make progress on Mines Fire in eastern Alameda CountyThe Mines Fire in Mendenhall Springs near Livermore is 50% contained, with no injuries or property damage reported so far.
A fast-moving wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles, forcing evacuationsCalifornia wildfire near Los Angeles burns 12,000 acres with evacuations.
Map: Palisades and Eaton fire perimeters and evacuation zonesNew evacuation orders were announced as the Palisades Fire spreads, now affecting Interstate 405 and covering 77 square miles with low containment.
A fast-moving wildfire spreads north of Los Angeles, forcing evacuationsCalifornia wildfire near Los Angeles burns 12,000 acres with evacuations.
Map: Palisades and Eaton fire perimeters and evacuation zonesNew evacuation orders were announced as the Palisades Fire spreads, now affecting Interstate 405 and covering 77 square miles with low containment.
Update: Pioneer Fire in San Bernardino County hits 100% containment by Tuesday afternoonThe Pioneer Fire in California has been fully contained after burning 22.1 acres, with the cause still under investigation.
Update: Soda Fire in Kern, San Luis Obispo County remains fully contained as of Monday morningCrews contained the Soda Fire after it burned 419 acres over two days, but investigations into its cause are ongoing.
Update: Pioneer Fire in San Bernardino County hits 100% containment by Tuesday afternoonThe Pioneer Fire in California has been fully contained after burning 22.1 acres, with the cause still under investigation.
Update: Soda Fire in Kern, San Luis Obispo County remains fully contained as of Monday morningCrews contained the Soda Fire after it burned 419 acres over two days, but investigations into its cause are ongoing.
Dino Fire grows to 80% containment Friday morningThe 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 CountyFirefighters are making progress against the Dino Fire, which has burned 30 acres and is currently 20% contained.
Dino Fire grows to 80% containment Friday morningThe 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 CountyFirefighters are making progress against the Dino Fire, which has burned 30 acres and is currently 20% contained.
Popular trailheads, recreation sites near Tahoe closed after Davis FireEmergency closure in Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest due to Davis Fire, affecting multiple recreational sites and areas until September 25.
Nearly three weeks after starting, Park Fire nearing 430,000 acresThe Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.
New Stanford hydrogel to reduce damage of California wildfiresResearchers 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 acresThe Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.
New Stanford hydrogel to reduce damage of California wildfiresResearchers developed a long-lasting, water-enhancing gel to protect structures from wildfires, showing effectiveness beyond current fire retardants.
Park Fire containment increases slightly as crews keep wildfire's flames within its footprintFire 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 saysFire crews successfully contained the Crozier Fire within its perimeter, with 1,500 firefighters working to suppress the blaze amidst challenging conditions.
Just after putting out 14,000-acre Corral Fire, crews battle another brush fire in LivermoreCrews 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 footprintFire 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 saysFire crews successfully contained the Crozier Fire within its perimeter, with 1,500 firefighters working to suppress the blaze amidst challenging conditions.
Just after putting out 14,000-acre Corral Fire, crews battle another brush fire in LivermoreCrews are containing a 41-acre grass fire near Interstate 580 in Livermore, with 60% containment and no forward progress.
Where is Crozier Fire burning in Northern California? How close is it to Park Fire? See mapCalifornia'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 mapCalifornia'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.
What does it really mean when a wildfire is 'contained' or 'controlled'? Key terms explainedWildfire 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.
Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave continuesThe Thompson fire in Oroville, California, destroyed homes and buildings amidst a record-breaking heatwave, with firefighters facing challenges due to extreme weather conditions.