Alisal Fire: Crews make big gains against massive blaze
More than 1,600 firefighters were battling the blaze in the Santa Ynez Mountains west of Santa Barbara on land and by air. They were able to stop its forward growth, and the blaze was 78% contained, federal officials said.
Alisal Fire: Massive wildfire rages west of Santa Barbara
A wildfire raging through Southern California coastal mountains threatened ranches and rural homes and kept a major highway shut down Wednesday as the fire-scarred state faced a new round of dry winds that raise risk of flames.
California fires may have killed hundreds of giant sequoias
The lightning-caused KNP Complex that erupted on Sept. 9 has burned into 15 giant sequoia groves in the park.
Large helicopter used to fight wildfires at night
FOX 11's Gina Silva got a chance to check out these game-changing helicopters being used to fight wildfires here in California.
Palo Alto woman charged in Fawn Fire to be examined for mental health
Alexandra Souverneva told Cal Fire authorities she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, and authorities noted that she seemed to be dehydrated.
Hiker allegedly tried boiling bear urine to drink before starting Fawn Fire
A woman accused of arson for a wildfire in Northern California said she was trying to boil bear urine to drink before the fire started, authorities claim.
Massive fire engulfs warehouse carrying boxes of rubbing alcohol
An industrial area in Carson is picking up the pieces after a massive fire engulfed a warehouse and multiple nearby buildings.
Carson warehouse fully engulfed in flames
Crews are battling a massive fire at a Carson warehouse.
Cal Fire worries wildfire arson cases are on the rise
Cal fire says they arrested 120 people last year for suspected arson and they are on track to see that number increase. This year alone, investigators have arrested 109 people.
PG&E charged with involuntary manslaughter after sparking Zogg Fire
PG&E has been charged with manslaughter and other crimes for the company's alleged role in starting the Zogg Fire in Northern California last year.
University Fire now 100% contained
The ‘University Fire’ sparked along University Pkwy and the 215 Freeway; it stretched a little over 70 acres, but is 100% contained, according to an update from the San Bernardino County Fire Department.
University Fire: Car fire sparks San Bernardino brusher, evacuation orders lifted
Firefighters stopped the forward progress of a fast-moving brush fire that sparked Wednesday in San Bernardino.
Multiple California national forests to reopen; fire condition remains extreme
The U.S. Forest Service will end its forest closure and reopen select forests in Southern California.
Emigrant Fire: Big rig fire sparks fast-moving wildfire off 5 Freeway in Gorman area
A brush fire that sparked near the northbound 5 Freeway at Vista Del Lago in the Gorman area Friday afternoon has quickly grown to more than 255 acres, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Fire crews wrap California's giant sequoias in aluminum to protect from flames
The colossal General Sherman Tree in Sequoia National Park’s Giant Forest, some other sequoias, the Giant Forest Museum and other buildings were wrapped for protection against the possibility of intense flames.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
The massive sequoias grow on the western slope of the Sierra Nevada. The General Sherman Tree stands 275 feet and is over 36 feet in diameter at the base, according to the U.S. National Park Service.
Fires shut Sequoia National Park, could threaten huge trees
Both fires were projected to advance in the direction of Giant Forest, home to more than 2,000 giant sequoias including the General Sherman Tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume.
Biden: Western wildfires ‘supercharged by climate change’
“Scientists have been warning us for years that extreme weather is going to get more extreme,” President Joe Biden said after touring wildfires in northern California.
Route Fire: 2 firefighters hurt, 5 Freeway reopens in Castaic after fire jumps freeway
Firefighters Monday were making progress on a wildfire that jumped across the 5 Freeway and spread across dry hillsides. Two firefighters suffered burn injuries while battling the blaze, officials said.
Route Fire: Crews battling Santa Clarita wildfire, 5 Freeway shut down
The Route Fire has stretched to more than 140 acres.