PG&E anticipates more than $6B in wildfire costs
Pacific Gas & Electric reported substantial losses for the third quarter on Thursday, driven by catastrophic wildfires that have been blamed on the utility’s outdated transmission lines. The company anticipates those costs could escalate to as much as $6.3 billion.
Pacific Gas & Electric reported substantial losses for the third quarter on Thursday, driven by catastrophic wildfires that have been blamed on the utility’s outdated transmission lines. The company anticipates those costs could escalate to as much as $6.3 billion.
Metallica donates $100K to wildfire relief across California
The American heavy metal band Metallica is donating $100,000 to California wildfire relief efforts.
The American heavy metal band Metallica is donating $100,000 to California wildfire relief efforts.
Ring that survived 1961 Bel-Air Fire found amid Getty Fire rubble
Crews working the Getty Fire have salvaged a wedding ring from the rubble of a destroyed home -- nearly 58 years to the day since the same ring survived the 1961 Bel-Air Fire.
Crews working the Getty Fire have salvaged a wedding ring from the rubble of a destroyed home -- nearly 58 years to the day since the same ring survived the 1961 Bel-Air Fire.
Firefighters near full containment in Maria Fire that destroyed homes in Ventura County
Firefighters in Ventura County were close to reaching full containment on a fire that sparked just south of Santa Paula.
Firefighters in Ventura County were close to reaching full containment on a fire that sparked just south of Santa Paula.
Kincade Fire 80% contained; Trump threatens to cut off aid to California
The fire was first reported Oct. 23 at 9:27 p.m. northeast of Geyersville on Kincade Road in Sonoma County. Firefighters expect to fully contain the blaze on Nov. 7.
The fire was first reported Oct. 23 at 9:27 p.m. northeast of Geyersville on Kincade Road in Sonoma County. Firefighters expect to fully contain the blaze on Nov. 7.
Trump threatens to cut funding for California wildfires
President Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.
President Trump is threatening to cut U.S. funding to California for aid during wildfires that have burned across the state during dry winds this fall.
Matthew McConaughey, volunteers prepare hot meals for SoCal firefighters
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Several volunteers with Wild Turkey and actor Matthew McConaughey are helping to give back to the firefighters who have been battling the raging wildfires in Southern California.
Fast-spreading ‘46 Fire’ breaks out in Jurupa Valley following pursuit
A brush fire that sparked in Jurupa Valley prompted evacuations and quickly spread to Riverside early Thursday morning, officials said.
A brush fire that sparked in Jurupa Valley prompted evacuations and quickly spread to Riverside early Thursday morning, officials said.
'Love is thicker than smoke:' California couple forges on with wedding despite wildfire
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
As their photographer, Naomi Lehr of Valkyrie Photography, pointed out, "it also represented a really poignant moment in time."
All evacuation orders lifted in Getty Fire as crews work toward full containment
A fire erupted early Monday morning to the west of the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive, prompting mandatory evacuation orders, Los Angeles city firefighters said.
A fire erupted early Monday morning to the west of the 405 Freeway near Getty Center Drive, prompting mandatory evacuation orders, Los Angeles city firefighters said.
Crews gain ground; Kincade Fire now 65% contained
Still, despite the evacuation orders and PG&E power outages that have affected more than 2 million people since Saturday, the devastation from this fire is a far cry from last year's Camp Fire, the most devastating fire in California history.
Still, despite the evacuation orders and PG&E power outages that have affected more than 2 million people since Saturday, the devastation from this fire is a far cry from last year's Camp Fire, the most devastating fire in California history.
Easy Fire rips through Simi Valley near Ronald Reagan Library
A rapidly-growing fire ignited in Simi Valley near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday morning.
A rapidly-growing fire ignited in Simi Valley near the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library on Wednesday morning.
Hundreds of koalas feared dead in Australian wildfires
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
Conservationists fear hundreds of koalas have perished in wildfires that have razed prime habitat on Australia's east coast.
PG&E turns the lights on, community comes out to support seniors left in dark
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
The outage was especially tough for the elderly living at Bennett House on Taylor Drive in Fairfax.
'Civilians weren't in the way:' Cal Fire contains 45% of Kincade Fire
In all, CalFire said that more than 90,000 structures remain threatened and 206 have been destroyed.
In all, CalFire said that more than 90,000 structures remain threatened and 206 have been destroyed.
PG&E blackout: Elderly and disabled residents, including original Rosie the Riveter, left in dark for days
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
Although she has been through a lot in her life, this dayslong blackout since Saturday has been especially difficult. "It's been hard mentally," Phyllis Gould said. "I just broke down yesterday. I couldn't stop crying."
‘Panic’: Volunteers rush to evacuate horses, goats as wildfire burns near Reagan Library in Southern California
Volunteers rushed toward areas with “zero visibility” to evacuate horses and goats as a wildfire erupted Wednesday in the Simi Valley suburbs north of Los Angeles.
Volunteers rushed toward areas with “zero visibility” to evacuate horses and goats as a wildfire erupted Wednesday in the Simi Valley suburbs north of Los Angeles.
The backstory of the viral California wildfire wedding photo
A Castro Valley photographer shot a wedding photo of a couple wearing air filtration masks and standing in a vineyard not far from the Kincade Fire. The image has gone viral on the internet.
A Castro Valley photographer shot a wedding photo of a couple wearing air filtration masks and standing in a vineyard not far from the Kincade Fire. The image has gone viral on the internet.
Ronald Reagan Presidential Library threatened after new wildfire erupts north of Los Angeles
Fire officials issued a mandatory evacuation for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, as well as surrounding areas.
Fire officials issued a mandatory evacuation for the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, as well as surrounding areas.
Couple poses for wildfire wedding photo during smoky ceremony at California winery
An Illinois couple got married in Northern California's famous Sonoma County as a massive wildfire raged nearby, posing for a dramatic wedding photo with masks.
An Illinois couple got married in Northern California's famous Sonoma County as a massive wildfire raged nearby, posing for a dramatic wedding photo with masks.