Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Weather improves, thousands of evacuated Californians return home after wildfires
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
Some Californians didn’t get evacuation alerts in wildfires
“They alert us about all kinds of crap, but this was life-threatening,” she said, adding that she got an alert in April about a bear sighting 15 miles away. “If fire’s going to be a way of life for California, we at least have to have an alert system.”
“They alert us about all kinds of crap, but this was life-threatening,” she said, adding that she got an alert in April about a bear sighting 15 miles away. “If fire’s going to be a way of life for California, we at least have to have an alert system.”
'Sickening': Firefighter has wallet stolen, bank account drained during Santa Cruz fire fight
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
Cal Fire Operations Chief Mark Brunton called the act "saddening" and said it's the last thing crews should have to experience while they're battling out of control fires with limited resources.
California wildfires and dwindling water supply threatening Tule elk
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Four elk were found dead in the last week.
Some residents near Globe told to evacuate due to Griffin Fire
As of Aug. 26, the Griffin Fire burning north of Globe has burned 60,056 acres with 28% containment.
As of Aug. 26, the Griffin Fire burning north of Globe has burned 60,056 acres with 28% containment.
Salt Fire burns over 20,000 acres, 66% contained
The Salt Fire has burned about 20,000 acres near Roosevelt Lake.
The Salt Fire has burned about 20,000 acres near Roosevelt Lake.
Constellation Fire burns over 12,000 acres near Wickenburg
The lightning-caused Constellation Fire is burning hundreds of acres northeast of Wickenburg. It sparked on Aug. 20.
The lightning-caused Constellation Fire is burning hundreds of acres northeast of Wickenburg. It sparked on Aug. 20.
Goldfield Fire 100 percent contained, burned almost 2,000 acres
Firefighters are at the scene of a brush fire that has burned an estimated 1,900 acres along State Route 87, just east of the Fort McDowell Casino and not far from Goldfield Ranch.
Firefighters are at the scene of a brush fire that has burned an estimated 1,900 acres along State Route 87, just east of the Fort McDowell Casino and not far from Goldfield Ranch.
Procession held for helicopter pilot killed while battling Polles Fire
A helicopter has crashed while battling the Polles Fire, killing the pilot, according to fire officials.
A helicopter has crashed while battling the Polles Fire, killing the pilot, according to fire officials.
Girls make treats, cards for firefighters battling California wildfires
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
"If we didn't have to worry about this coronavirus I'd give you a big hug," one of the firefighters said. "How about an air high five."
Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
Some Bonny Doon residents refuse to evacuate, stay behind to save their homes
It’s not something Cal Fire or law enforcement condones, but with limited official resources, the residents say they felt like they had to do something.
It’s not something Cal Fire or law enforcement condones, but with limited official resources, the residents say they felt like they had to do something.
California inmates battling wildfires despite COVID-19, early releases
Inmate firefighters feel they've been forgotten by the California Department of Corrections and forced to keep battling wildfires as prisoners convicted of similar or more serious crimes are let out of prison early amid the coronavirus pandemic.
Inmate firefighters feel they've been forgotten by the California Department of Corrections and forced to keep battling wildfires as prisoners convicted of similar or more serious crimes are let out of prison early amid the coronavirus pandemic.
70-year-old man found dead; wildfires rage through Northern California
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.
Highway reopens after being closed for days while crews battled Arizona wildfires
The US 60 was closed from mileposts 254 to 311 because of multiple brush fires in the area, including the Salt Fire.
The US 60 was closed from mileposts 254 to 311 because of multiple brush fires in the area, including the Salt Fire.
Progress made on CZU August Lightning Complex fires as weather worries linger
The threat of Thunderstorms is the chief concern, Cal Fire said.
The threat of Thunderstorms is the chief concern, Cal Fire said.
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Jogger caught on camera helping to contain wildfire in McDowell Mountains
A jogger is speaking out, after he was caught on camera helping to contain a wildfire in the McDowell Mountains.
A jogger is speaking out, after he was caught on camera helping to contain a wildfire in the McDowell Mountains.
Rancher gets emotional after losing horses and baby goats in California wildfire
A dog trainer and rancher from Solano County who said she has lived through 14 fires lost dozens of horses and baby goats in the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, one of the largest wildfires burning in California.
A dog trainer and rancher from Solano County who said she has lived through 14 fires lost dozens of horses and baby goats in the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, one of the largest wildfires burning in California.