Silverado Fire grows to 11,199 acres
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On the morning of Oct. 27, the Silverado Fire raging in Orange County grew to 11,199 acres and was 5 percent contained.

8,000-acre Blue Ridge Fire in Corona spreads into Orange County
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A wind-driven brush fire that broke out on the west end of Corona in Riverside County and quickly spread into Orange County, threatening homes in Yorba Linda and blackening 8,000 acres, was 0% contained, fire officials said the morning of Oct.27.

Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on

Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.

2 Southern California wildfires last year blamed on electrical lines

Investigations found that damaged electrical equipment ignited two Southern California wildfires last year, including one that threatened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, a fire agency said Thursday.

Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest now at 95% containment

Firefighters were making steady progress on the 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire Thursday, with containment growing to 95%.

Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed course and approved a previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires.

Brush fire in Sepulveda Basin prompts road closure in Van Nuys

A brush fire that broke out in the Sepulveda Basin in Van Nuys on Friday afternoon prompted lane closures in the area.

Bruder Fire threatens homes in Redlands

Evacuation orders are in place and 300 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that broke out Wednesday night in the Live Oak Canyon area of Redlands.

Bobcat Fire possibly caused by vegetation contacting overhead conductor

The 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire may have been caused by vegetation coming into contact with a Southern California Edison overhead conductor, the company said Monday in a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission.  

California farmworkers endure harsh conditions, wildfires and the coronavirus

California farmworkers are facing rising risks to their health as they deal with harsh conditions including extreme heat, smoky air and increased exposure to COVID-19.

Two brush fires stopped in Malibu Bluffs Park

Super Scooper aircraft helped firefighters to put out two fires that broke out Saturday in Malibu Bluffs Park.  

Warming trend means California's lethal fire season not over

Several of the wildfires in the state were over 95% contained, but full containment likely won't be reached without rain.

New network established to treat wildlife injured by wildfires

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife released a bear on Monday after treating the 370 pound animal for burns.

Blood red moon: Wildfires cause moon to glow red over California

According to local meteorologists, the red hues were due to wildfire smoke in the state, which caused hazy skies and a red tint to the moon.

California milestone: 4 million acres burned in wildfires in 2020

California is poised to hit a fearsome milestone: 4 million acres burned this year by wildfires that have killed 31 people and incinerated hundreds of homes in what is already the worst fire season on record.

Local firefighters create fire defense system to help homeowners during peak fire season

We’re in the peak of fire season and with so many fires burning in the state, resources are stretched thin. Two local veteran firefighters have created a system that can help homeowners protect their properties and families in an emergency.