Calmer weather helps contain Oakland, California, fire that forced evacuations
Firefighting crews took advantage of calmer weather Sunday to increase containment of a small wildfire in Oakland, California ...
Lighter winds, cooler temperatures, rising humidity aid battles against fires in California
In the San Gabriel Canyon, high winds reignited the smoldering Bridge fire, prompting the closure of San Gabriel Canyon Road, ...
Breaking: New wildfire reported in Los Angeles County on Oct. 20
A new wildfire was reported today at 9:49 p.m. in Los Angeles County. The wildfire has been burning on private land. At this ...
With Southern California’s 3 big wildfires just about out, an update on the havoc they’ve caused
The three major wildfires that swept through parts of Southern California last month are nearly extinguished, having ...
Fires spark across state as California heads into dangerous weekend of gusty, dry winds
More than 27,000 customers across California have already had their power cut due to increased wildfire risks, and many more ...
Breaking: Fruitland Fire reported in Yuba County on Oct. 20
A new wildfire was reported today at 8:54 p.m. in Yuba County. Fruitland Fire has burned 0.3 acres of private land. At this ...
Why wildfires started by human activities can be more destructive and harder to contain
Wildfires rely on three key elements to spread: conducive weather, dry fuel and an ignition source. Each of these factors has ...
A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California
A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid ...
Thousands without power as 'Diablo winds' create fire threat in California
PG&E, California’s largest utility provider, has warned upwards of around 32,000 customers in northern and central parts of the Golden State that they could see their power shut off in an effort to ...