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Crews contain brush fire along I-580 near Livermore
A wind-driven blaze that was sparked by a car fire Thursday night along Interstate 580 has quickly spread to 400 acres near the Altamont Pass, fire officials said. Bob Redell reports.
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Thousands evacuated as fire burns
As of Thursday afternoon, the Park Fire has grown to about 125,000 acres. Sergio Quintana reports from Chico.
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Fire crews battle massive Park Fire
A wildfire in Butte County exploded overnight, spreading from about 6,500 acres Wednesday evening to more than 71,000 acres by Thursday afternoon, and authorities arrested a Chico man they suspect started the blaze, according to Cal Fire and law enforcement officials. Sergio Quintana 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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Gov. Newsom touts efforts to combat wildfires across California
Gov. Gavin Newsom is now turning his efforts to mitigating California wildfires and protecting citizens from extreme heat.
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California's wildfire readiness plan
Gov. Gavin Newsom is now turning his efforts to mitigating California wildfires and protecting citizens from extreme heat. Emma Goss reports.
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Cal Fire reminds public to be cautious as dry, hot weather continues
It may be a touch cooler outside, but nearly the entire Bay Area is still under a heat advisory this week and fire danger remains very high. Jodi Hernandez reports.
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Arrest made in connection to Pocket Fire
A Cloverdale man was arrested Saturday in connection with the 11-acre Pocket Fire that raged Saturday north of Geyserville, according to Cal Fire.
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Pocket Fire burns 11 acres
Cal Fire revised downward the size of a vegetation fire in Sonoma County to about 12.5 acres on Saturday afternoon, and said the fire was fully contained at 12:37 p.m.
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Thompson Fire 55% contained
Containment of the Thompson Fire near the city of Oroville in Butte County increased to 55% as of Friday evening, up from just 7% a day earlier.
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Multiple brush fires keeping Bay Area crews busy
A brush fire in Antioch was put out quickly late Thursday night after it prompted evacuation orders, and crews were able to knock down several other blazes across the Bay Area. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Antioch brush fire extinguished, evacuation orders lifted
A brush fire in Antioch was put out quickly late Thursday night after it prompted evacuation orders in a nearby neighborhood, Contra Costa fire officials said. Ginger Conejero Saab reports.
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Evacuations ordered for Thompson Fire
A fast-moving wildfire in Northern California has forced thousands of residents to flee their homes and already has reached at least one neighborhood, destroying multiple structures.
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Bay Area crews join firefight in Butte County
Several local fire departments are sending strike teams to assist in defending against the Butte County fire.
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Watch: Aggressive attack on brush fire near Calistoga
Air crews attack a brush fire Tuesday near Calistoga, where evacuations have been ordered as the flames quickly spread to about 50 acres.
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Hollow Fire near Tracy fully contained
The 210-acre Hollow Fire burning near Tracy in San Joaquin County was fully contained as of Friday, according to Cal Fire.
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Crews battle Union City brush fire near residential neighborhood
Firefighters are responding to a blaze Friday near a residential neighborhood at Carmel and Lighthouse ways in Union City. Bob Redell reports.
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South Bay fire forces evacuations
The Columbet Fire, at East Middle and Columbet avenues in San Martin, is 30 percent contained, Cal Fire officials said about 7:30 p.m.
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San Martin fire forces evacuations
A 5-acre fire near San Martin in Santa Clara County is threatening buildings and homes are being evacuated Thursday evening, fire officials said.
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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.