PG&E says its equipment may be linked to massive Dixie Fire

Pacific Gas & Electric equipment may have been involved in the start of the big Dixie Fire burning in the Sierra Nevada, the nation's largest utility reported to California regulators.

Angeles National Forest fire danger elevated to 'Extreme' amid high temps, dry conditions

Fire officials are raising the fire danger level from "Very High" to "Extreme" in the Angeles National Forest and San Gabriel Mountains National Monument due to dry conditions and extreme heat.

Bootleg Fire: Smoke from Oregon blaze seen from space in satellite video

The Bootleg Fire incinerating part of southern Oregon is the largest wildfire currently burning the U.S., spreading across more than 200,000 acres.

Number of US wildfires so far in 2021 largest in a decade, fire center data says

The number of wildfires that have burned through the U.S. and continue to burn is the largest since 2011, according to data from the National Interagency Fire Center.

Fire breaks out on 91 Freeway in Buena Park
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Crews responded to a large fire on the 91 Freeway in Buena Park, just a couple of miles away from the Knott's Berry Farm where police were responding to a shooting outside the theme park.

Pace of California wildfires well ahead of disastrous 2020

The number of wildfires and amount of land burned in parched California so far this year greatly exceed totals for the same period in disastrous 2020.

Crews contain fire that broke out along 5 Freeway near Grapevine

The Shell Fire along the 5 Freeway near Grapevine Road burned 1,984 acres before crews were able to fully contain the blaze.

Peak Fire burns San Bernardino National Forest off Highway 18
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A fire sparked Monday off Highway 18 in the San Bernardino National Forest amid hot and dry conditions that struck the region. One firefighter was taken to a local hospital for a heat-related injury, fire officials said.

Fire officials warn of dangerous fire season thanks to drought, dry fuels, danger of fireworks

Saying they're bracing for one of the worst fire seasons on record, a group of Southern California agency chiefs urged residents in fire-prone areas to prepare themselves and their families for potential evacuations, and do what they can to clear defensible space around their properties.

Report: California governor overstated fire prevention work

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has vastly overstated wildfire prevention work completed by his administration, according to a report released Wednesday.

Flats Fire: Crews contain fire in San Bernardino National Forest

Two homes were destroyed by a wildfire in the San Bernardino National Forest, fire officials said. The blaze, dubbed the Flats Fire, scorched about 341 acres and crews were able to reach full containment on June 19.

In Depth: Brushfire preparations

California OES has provided a fleet of small fire engines that can get into wildland areas and has been deployed throughout the state, including in Los Angeles.

Californians asked to conserve power Thursday and Friday
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With temps soaring across California, a Flex Alert calling on residents to cut their power use will be in effect Thursday and Friday evenings.