Boy gives Baby Yoda to firefighters, the doll now serves as moral support on fire lines

A little green doll has served as a morale booster and has brought smiles and a feeling of comfort and connection to fire crews battling wildfires in Oregon and Colorado, and he just might be making plans for a visit to California soon. 

Fire crews expect full containment on Martindale Fire in the next day or two

The Martindale Fire in Bouquet Canyon had burned 230 acres and was 40% contained Tuesday afternoon. Investigators are still looking into how the fire started on Monday.  

Wildfire erupts in California's Napa County, emergency evacuations over 'dangerous rate of spread'

Hundreds of homes and a hospital have been evacuated in California's wine country as a fast-spreading wildfire has scorched thousands of acres with another day of dangerous fire conditions expected Monday.

U.S. Forest Services announces extension of 9 California National Forest closures

The U.S. Forest Service Friday announced that current forest closures and fire prohibitions in California have been extended, saying the action will be evaluated daily, taking into account fire and weather conditions.

Mexico sends 100 firefighters to help battle California wildfires

Mexico has sent 100 firefighters to the United States to help battle wildfires in California, it was reported Wednesday.

'Echo' the comfort dog brings much needed relief to Bobcat firefighters

She’s become a bit of a mascot for one of the largest fires in LA County history, to give firefighters some much needed relief.  

Procession from San Bernardino to Orange for firefighter killed battling El Dorado Fire

The firefighter killed while battling the El Dorado Fire last week has been identified as Big Bear Interagency Hotshot Squad Boss 39- year-old Charles Morton, officials announced Monday.

Firefighter dies while battling El Dorado Fire, which sparked during gender reveal photoshoot

Firefighters made progress on the El Dorado Fire, which authorities determined was sparked by a smoke-generating pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party over Labor Day weekend.

All 18 California national forests to remain closed due to historic wildfire conditions

All 18 national forests in California will remain closed through at least Monday, Sept. 21, due to the historic fire conditions and the vast number of wildfires burning up and down the state.

Harris, home in California, gets a look at wildfire damage

She didn’t mention President Donald Trump by name on Tuesday, but her remarks came a day after he visited California and again cast doubt on the science behind climate change.

California governor gently confronts Trump on climate change

California Gov. Gavin Newsom had President Donald Trump one-on-one on live TV Monday, a perfect opportunity to spar with Democrats’ public enemy No. 1 just 50 days before the election.

Bobcat Fire evacuations bring anxiety for residents

The Bobcat Fire continues to rage, bringing poor air quality and evacuations for dozens of residents.

President Trump urges 'good, strong forest management' during California visit

President Trump visited McClellan Park, a former airbase just outside Sacramento, Calif. on Monday to address the raging wildfires raging across the Golden State and to honor the California National Guard for rescuing about 250 people from the Creek Fire last week. 

California wildfires raise fight over climate change ahead of Trump's visit

Trump is headed to McClellan Park, a former air base just outside Sacramento, California. California Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office said he would be meeting with Trump.