fire season

Good news to report when it comes to our fire season so far this year.

Napa County Fire Chief Jason Martin on Tuesday updated the county’s Board of Supervisors on the department’s fire prevention measures and state resources for the current fire season.

Fire crews rushed into action to prevent flames from spreading to homes in various parts of the Bay Area including Alamo, Santa Cruz, Contra Costa and Marin counties. Stephanie Magallon reports.

The Santa Rosa Fire Department made the announcement that fire season is officially underway. The announcement is a call to action for those living in the community to do what they can to prevent the spread of fires. Cierra Johnson reports.

The Old Fire that has burned 570 acres in Napa County just north of Napa is at 85 percent containment, according to Cal Fire.

Fighting fires faster and protecting the most vulnerable is Sen. Alex Padilla’s goal this fire season. Stephanie Magallon reports.

California authorities are taking action to prepare for what could be a historically bad fire season, but local agencies say support is lacking.

Meteorologist Kari Hall has a look at the Red Flag Warning and hotter Microclimate Forecast.

High winds and dry temperatures fueled red flag warnings throughout parts of the Bay Area on Memorial Day. Velena Jones reports.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Sunday for gusty winds and low humidity in areas of Northern California, according to a release from Cal Fire’s Sonoma-Lake-Napa unit. Kari Hall and Ginger Conejero Saab report.

Firefighters have already seen the beginnings of what many expect to be one of the longest and most active fire seasons ever.

The National Weather Service issued a Red Flag Warning on Sunday for gusty winds and low humidity in areas of Northern California. Jonathan Bloom reports.

Fire crews in San Francisco have ramped up training ahead of what is expected to be a busy fire season. SFFD’s Lt. Jonathan Baxter discusses with NBC Bay Area what’s in store in the coming months.

Fire departments across the Bay Area are bracing themselves, not just for the next few days, but for what they now call a “year-round” fire season.

Fire departments across the Bay Area are bracing themselves, not just for the next few days, but for what they now call a “year-round” fire season.

The National Weather Service is warning of an increased risk of wildfires in parts of the greater Bay Area and elsewhere in Northern California on Thursday and Friday because of expected high winds and low humidity.

Gusty winds, low humidity and drying vegetation will bring fire danger to a large swath of the Northern California interior this week, forecasters said Wednesday.

Wildfires in Southern California spark worries of an early, dangerous fire season in the Bay Area.

The fire in Southern California is sparking concern in Northern California and has residents wondering if its too early for a wildfire. Firefighters say conditions in the Bay Area are also, unfortunately, just right for a fire to ignite. Jodi Hernandez reports.

While it’s been a welcome change to see rain in the forecast, for the overall drought picture its arriving a little too late. Climate researchers are sounding the alarm that wildfire activity may continue to be extreme for the Bay Area. NBC Bay Area’s meteorologist Kari Hall talked to UC Berkeley wildland fire scientist Scott Stephens about why his team...