Ancient redwoods survive wildfire at California’s oldest state park
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
“But the forest is not gone,” Laura McLendon said. “It will regrow. Every old-growth redwood I’ve ever seen, in Big Basin and other parks, has fire scars on them. They’ve been through multiple fires, possibly worse than this.”
Brush fire burning near Lake Hughes reaches 65% containment; evacuation orders to be lifted
Firefighters made progress Monday in the effort to put out the 31,089-acre brush fire near Lake Hughes, which has destroyed 12 structures and 21 outbuildings.
Firefighters made progress Monday in the effort to put out the 31,089-acre brush fire near Lake Hughes, which has destroyed 12 structures and 21 outbuildings.
70-year-old man found dead; wildfires rage through Northern California
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.
The Santa Cruz fire is one of three “complexes,” or groups of fires, burning on all sides of the San Francisco Bay Area. All were started by lightning.
In just a week, wildfires burn 1 million acres in California
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
Danger loomed with the threat of thunderstorms and lightning forecast for Sunday that could spark new fires and overwhelm firefighters battling hundreds of fires throughout the state.
'Historic in nature:' Some California fires scorching earth at 1,000 acres an hour
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
Some fires burning in that area were eating up the earth as fast as 1,000 acres an hour.
California firefighters battling blaze in extreme heat
Firefighters are working around the clock battling numerous wildfires across the state of California.
Firefighters are working around the clock battling numerous wildfires across the state of California.
Helicopter pilot killed while battling California wildfire leaves behind wife, 2 daughters
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
A helicopter pilot was killed in a crash while battling one of the hundreds of wildfires currently burning across California.
Gov. Newsom: Crews battling 23 active wildfires across California
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said there are 23 major fires burning throughout the state from the East Bay down to Southern California.
California Governor Gavin Newsom on Wednesday said there are 23 major fires burning throughout the state from the East Bay down to Southern California.
23 major and hundreds of small wildfires burning across California
In addition to the major fires, there are more than 350 other smaller ones.
In addition to the major fires, there are more than 350 other smaller ones.
Gov. Newsom declares statewide emergency over wildfires, extreme weather
The governor's office said the emergency declaration will help ensure the availability of vital resources to help combat fires burning at each end of the state.
The governor's office said the emergency declaration will help ensure the availability of vital resources to help combat fires burning at each end of the state.
DA's office charges homeless man with starting Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa
The man accused of starting a brush fire in Azusa has been charged with two felonies, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
The man accused of starting a brush fire in Azusa has been charged with two felonies, the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced Tuesday.
Ranch 2 Fire burning in Azusa grows to 4,300 acres
The Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa grew to 4,300 acres as of Wednesday evening and is 19% contained, as it threatened radio repeaters on Pine Mountain Peak.
The Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa grew to 4,300 acres as of Wednesday evening and is 19% contained, as it threatened radio repeaters on Pine Mountain Peak.
Crews battling fire near Lake Piru
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has quickly spread to 3,000 acres with structures threatened near Lake Piru in Ventura County, fire officials said Wednesday evening.
Firefighters are battling a blaze that has quickly spread to 3,000 acres with structures threatened near Lake Piru in Ventura County, fire officials said Wednesday evening.
Firefighters near full containment of Apple Valley in Cherry Valley
The U.S. Forest Service expects to have full control Monday of the Apple Fire, which broke out in Cherry Valley more than two weeks ago and quickly spread into the San Bernardino National Forest.
The U.S. Forest Service expects to have full control Monday of the Apple Fire, which broke out in Cherry Valley more than two weeks ago and quickly spread into the San Bernardino National Forest.
Homeless man arrested for allegedly starting wildfire in Azusa
A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa surrendered to authorities on Sunday.
A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa surrendered to authorities on Sunday.
Lightning strikes at Lake Fire threaten containment lines
Over a hundred lighting strikes from thunderstorms started spot fires in the Angeles National Forest, were firefighters worked in 100+ degree temperatures to contain the spreading of the Lake Fire.
Over a hundred lighting strikes from thunderstorms started spot fires in the Angeles National Forest, were firefighters worked in 100+ degree temperatures to contain the spreading of the Lake Fire.
Homeless man suspected of intentionally starting fire in Azusa
A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa is being sought by authorities on Saturday.
A homeless man suspected of intentionally starting the Ranch 2 Fire in Azusa is being sought by authorities on Saturday.
Suspect sought in connection with Azusa blaze
A 36-year-old homeless man, who authorities believe to be violent, is wanted by authorities for questioning "in connection to starting'' the 1,500-acre fire burning in Azusa, which investigators have determined to be arson.
A 36-year-old homeless man, who authorities believe to be violent, is wanted by authorities for questioning "in connection to starting'' the 1,500-acre fire burning in Azusa, which investigators have determined to be arson.
Fire breaks out in Cleveland National Forest near Corona
A wildfire erupted Thursday on a mountainside in the Cleveland National Forest just south of Corona.
A wildfire erupted Thursday on a mountainside in the Cleveland National Forest just south of Corona.
Firefighters contain 'Fort Fire' near Lebec
A fire that burned along the west side of the southbound 5 Freeway, south of Grapevine Road prompted the California Highway Patrol to close down one lane Thursday afternoon. It has since reopened after firefighters contained the blaze.
A fire that burned along the west side of the southbound 5 Freeway, south of Grapevine Road prompted the California Highway Patrol to close down one lane Thursday afternoon. It has since reopened after firefighters contained the blaze.