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.   

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.