Flex Alert issued for Thursday afternoon urging Californians to save power
With above-normal temperatures forecast for much of California and the West, the manager of the state's power grid issued a Flex Alert that will once again take effect Thursday afternoon, calling for voluntary electricity conservation for the second day in a row.
With above-normal temperatures forecast for much of California and the West, the manager of the state's power grid issued a Flex Alert that will once again take effect Thursday afternoon, calling for voluntary electricity conservation for the second day in a row.
Flex Alert extended to Thursday
A Flex Alert will apply to Californians for the second evening in a row.
A Flex Alert will apply to Californians for the second evening in a row.
LA County Fire deploys aggressive tactics to fight brush fires
The county fire is adding to its arsenal on battling brush fires.
The county fire is adding to its arsenal on battling brush fires.
Person detained after small brush fire ignites north of Azusa
One person was detained on suspicion of starting a brush that that blackened an estimated five acres in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa Monday morning, officials said.
One person was detained on suspicion of starting a brush that that blackened an estimated five acres in the Angeles National Forest north of Azusa Monday morning, officials said.
Evacuated South Lake Tahoe residents warned about roaming bears
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
Authorities are warning residents to watch for bears as they return to South Lake Tahoe homes from fire evacuations.
South Fire: Wildfire in Lytle Creek near Fontana destroys homes
Firefighters on Wednesday contained a wildfire that had been burning in the Lytle Creek area, which has destroyed multiple homes and put farm animals in danger.
Firefighters on Wednesday contained a wildfire that had been burning in the Lytle Creek area, which has destroyed multiple homes and put farm animals in danger.
South Lake Tahoe is OK for now, but Caldor Fire not yet out
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Better weather on Thursday helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe, but fire commanders warned firefighters to be prepared for ongoing dangers.
Strike teams from Southern California head north to help battle Caldor Fire
Strike teams from Southern California helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe.
Strike teams from Southern California helped the battle against a huge California wildfire threatening communities around Lake Tahoe.
Chaparral Fire: Crews inch closer to containing brush fire in Riverside County
The Chaparral Fire burning in Riverside and San Diego counties reached 1,427 acres as of Friday and was 85% contained.
The Chaparral Fire burning in Riverside and San Diego counties reached 1,427 acres as of Friday and was 85% contained.
Thick smoke from Caldor Fire envelops South Lake Tahoe
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Thick smoke from the Caldor Fire enveloped the city of South Lake Tahoe, which was all but deserted during a summer week usually bustling with tourists.
Ski resorts pitch in to help fight Caldor Fire; 5 injuries reported
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
Heavenly Mountain Ski Resort on the east side of South Lake Tahoe is among those working with fire crews by using snow blowers to pump moisture onto the mountains, key infrastructure and into the air.
Thousands evacuated after Caldor Fire near Tahoe
A long line of slow-moving traffic was seen near the town as residents and visitors heeded the call to flee.
A long line of slow-moving traffic was seen near the town as residents and visitors heeded the call to flee.
All California national forests temporarily shutting down amid wildfire concerns
If you were planning a hiking or camping trip this Labor Day weekend – particularly at a California national forest – don't pack your tent just yet.
If you were planning a hiking or camping trip this Labor Day weekend – particularly at a California national forest – don't pack your tent just yet.
High winds threaten to whip up flames approaching Lake Tahoe
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
A day after an explosive wildfire emptied a resort city at the southern tip of Lake Tahoe, a huge firefighting force braced for strong winds Tuesday as some residents in neighboring Nevada were ordered to evacuate.
All CA national forests temporarily shutting down amid wildfire concerns
The USDA Forest Service announced earlier in the week it is temporarily closing all California National Forests in the wake of wildfire concerns.
The USDA Forest Service announced earlier in the week it is temporarily closing all California National Forests in the wake of wildfire concerns.
All California national forests temporarily shutting down amid wildfire concerns
The USDA Forest Service announced Monday it is temporarily closing all California National Forests in the wake of wildfire concerns.
The USDA Forest Service announced Monday it is temporarily closing all California National Forests in the wake of wildfire concerns.
Caldor Fire evacuation orders expand to Lake Tahoe's south shores
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
Mandatory evacuation orders were issued that extend to the south side of Lake Tahoe on Monday morning.
South Lake Tahoe under evacuation warning due to approaching fire
All of South Lake Tahoe was put under an evacuation warning Sunday as the massive Caldor Fire crept dangerously closer toward the mountain town.
All of South Lake Tahoe was put under an evacuation warning Sunday as the massive Caldor Fire crept dangerously closer toward the mountain town.
Brush fire breaks out near Cajon Pass, 15 freeway partially closed
Firefighters in San Bernardino County are working to contain a brush fire that broke out near the Cajon Pass.
Firefighters in San Bernardino County are working to contain a brush fire that broke out near the Cajon Pass.
Garbage truck driver charged in deadly Riverside wildfire set to be arraigned
A garbage truck driver, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of two Calimesa residents, is set to be arraigned next week.
A garbage truck driver, charged with involuntary manslaughter in the death of two Calimesa residents, is set to be arraigned next week.