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State and local fire agencies prepare crews during Bay Area's fire danger weather
As dangerous fire weather settles over much of Northern California, the California Office of Emergency Services is partnering with local fire agencies to pre-position crews around the Bay Area.
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Red flag warning issued as Bay Area braces for fire weather conditions
The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for much of the Bay Area from Thursday night through Saturday evening because of dry and windy conditions that pose a risk of wildfires spreading quickly. Kari Hall reports.
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Cal Fire employee charged with arson spent months as inmate firefighter
Public records show a Cal Fire employee charged with starting five brush fires spent months as an inmate firefighter after being convicted of causing a fatal collision.
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Cal Fire employee arrested for allegedly starting fires in the North Bay
A firefighter was arrested for allegedly starting several fires in the North Bay, Cal Fire said. Jodi Hernandez reports.
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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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Fire threatening homes in Clearlake
A brush fire in Lake County has prompted evacuations, Cal Fire said on Sunday.
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Boyles Fire in Lake County prompts evacuations, destroys structures
A brush fire in Lake County prompted evacuations and destroyed several structures, Cal Fire said on Sunday.
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East Bay fires threaten structures, cause evacuations
Two East Bay fires that broke out Friday have burned through hundreds of acres, threatening structures. Christie Smith reports.
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AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Aptos blaze
Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area.
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Cal Fire credits AI with faster fire detection
Cal Fire is crediting artificial intelligence-powered technology with detecting a brush fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains that the agency was able to quickly put out. Scott Budman reports.
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Heat and firework danger: What to know
The heat is already to blame for unplanned power outages, related illnesses and poses a threat for lighting fireworks. Some cities across the Bay Area have cancelled their firework shows and fire crews said the risks are high. NBC Bay Area’s Jessica Aguire talked with Paul Lowenthall, division fire marshal for Santa Rosa Fire Protection District, to understand the...
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Firefighters warn of potential risks fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Firefighters warn of potential risk fireworks pose this July Fourth
As firefighters brace for a busy Fourth of July, they continue to spread an urgent message: Leave the fireworks to the professionals.
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Firefighters on high alert
Firefighters are bracing themselves for a busy day ahead of the Fourth of July. But fire crews also have a warning for those wanting to partake in fireworks. Jocelyn Moran reports.
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Fire season technology: A closer look at how AI is helping firefighters in the Bay Area
Cal Fire is using artificial intelligence to quickly respond to fires in some of the Bay Area’s most remote areas.
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AI to help detect fires early
Artificial intelligence is helping fire crews monitor dozens of Alert California cameras by notifying Cal Fire when smoke is detected in Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. Marianne Favro reports.
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Point Fire evacuation orders lifted, 75% contained.
As of Wednesday, the Point Fire — which started Sunday above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road — was 50% contained, according to the most recent data on Cal Fire’s live incident page.
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Point Fire evacuation orders lifted
As of Wednesday, the Point Fire — which started Sunday above Dry Creek Valley near Stewarts Point-Skaggs Springs Road — was 50% contained, according to the most recent data on Cal Fire’s live incident page.