Governor declares emergency over wildfire near Yosemite
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
A fast-moving brush fire near Yosemite National Park exploded in size Saturday into one of California’s largest wildfires of the year, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of people and shutting off power to more than 2,000 homes and businesses.
Thousands ordered to flee wildfire near Yosemite
Evacuation orders were issued for the area Saturday. The Oak Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres.
Evacuation orders were issued for the area Saturday. The Oak Fire has burned more than 11,000 acres.
Wildfire rages in France; fire pilot killed in Portugal
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Fire season has hit parts of Europe earlier than usual this year after an unusually dry, hot spring.
Yosemite wildfire moving east into Sierra National Forest
The fire had been entirely within the national park since breaking out July 7, when visitors to the Mariposa Grove of ancient sequoias reported smoke.
The fire had been entirely within the national park since breaking out July 7, when visitors to the Mariposa Grove of ancient sequoias reported smoke.
Sprinklers installed to protect iconic sequoia trees from wildfire in Yosemite National Park
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Hundreds of the iconic, larger-than-life sequoias in Yosemite National Park are under threat as the Washburn Fire continues to burn.
Forward progress stopped in Diamond Bar fire
Forward progress in the Cutoff Fire burning in Diamond Bar has been stopped, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Forward progress in the Cutoff Fire burning in Diamond Bar has been stopped, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department.
Yosemite's Washburn fire threatens hundreds of giant sequoia trees
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
The Washburn fire has now burnt more than 700 acres, threatening the giant sequoia trees in Yosemite National Park.
Brush fire burns small part of Highland Park before crews contained blaze
A brush fire burned a small part of Highland Park before crews contained the blaze.
A brush fire burned a small part of Highland Park before crews contained the blaze.
Union Fire: Crews contain Riverside County blaze
Cal Fire reported the fire in Jurupa Valley was fully contained at 110 acres on June 29.
Cal Fire reported the fire in Jurupa Valley was fully contained at 110 acres on June 29.
Crews contain brush fire in Sylmar
Crews have contained a brush fire that was burning in Sylmar Thursday afternoon.
Crews have contained a brush fire that was burning in Sylmar Thursday afternoon.
Crews contain brush fire near Hollywood Hills
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Coyote Fire contained in Hollywood Hills area
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
No injuries were reported and the cause of the fire was under investigation.
Biden signs off on hefty pay raise for federal firefighters through 2023
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
The move affects more than 16,000 firefighters and comes as much of the West braces for a difficult wildfire season.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire contained after burning part of Hollywood Hills
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Crews have contained a wildfire that burned part of the Hollywood Hills area.
Coyote Fire: Wildfire burns part of Hollywood Hills near Universal Studios
A wildfire broke out less than two miles from Universal Studios Hollywood. LAFD, however, told FOX 11 the fire WILL NOT be a threat to the popular theme park. The LAFD official adds the iconic Hollywood sign IS NOT being threatened by Monday's fire.
A wildfire broke out less than two miles from Universal Studios Hollywood. LAFD, however, told FOX 11 the fire WILL NOT be a threat to the popular theme park. The LAFD official adds the iconic Hollywood sign IS NOT being threatened by Monday's fire.
Coyote Fire: Iconic Hollywood sign will not be threatened, LAFD says
A fire official tells FOX 11 that the iconic Hollywood sign will not be threatened by the active wildfire that's currently burning a small part of Hollywood Hills.
A fire official tells FOX 11 that the iconic Hollywood sign will not be threatened by the active wildfire that's currently burning a small part of Hollywood Hills.
How wildfires get their names
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Unlike hurricanes and tropical storms, whose storm names are determined by a central authority, naming wildfires are left up to the fire unit, incident commander, or dispatch center in the jurisdiction where the fire began.
Sheep Fire: Crews fully contain San Bernardino County blaze
After just over a week, crews have fully contained the Sheep Fire in San Bernardino County.
After just over a week, crews have fully contained the Sheep Fire in San Bernardino County.
1 firefighter injured in Jurupa Valley brush fire
A firefighter was injured while responding to a brush fire in Jurupa Valley Friday night.
A firefighter was injured while responding to a brush fire in Jurupa Valley Friday night.
Brush fire in Jurupa Valley threatens homes; 1 firefighter injured
Crews are responding to a brush fire in Jurupa Valley Friday night.
Crews are responding to a brush fire in Jurupa Valley Friday night.