Firefighters discover body during 'mop up' of Sepulveda Basin brush fire
A body was found by firefighters in the Sepulveda Basin doing "mop up" search operations Sunday of a stubborn brush fire in Sherman Oaks that charred about 20 acres of grass and left three people injured, a fire department spokesman said Monday.
A body was found by firefighters in the Sepulveda Basin doing "mop up" search operations Sunday of a stubborn brush fire in Sherman Oaks that charred about 20 acres of grass and left three people injured, a fire department spokesman said Monday.
More than 200 airlifted to safety from massive Central California wildfire
More than 200 people were airlifted to safety early Sunday after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California’s Sierra National Forest.
More than 200 people were airlifted to safety early Sunday after a fast-moving wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in California’s Sierra National Forest.
Harrowing video shows woman escaping California wildfire in Sierra National Forest
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Juliana Park was one of the hundreds of campers who were forced to rush from the popular forest because of an explosive Creek Fire that erupted over the weekend and was burning near Shaver Lake, Huntington Lake and Big Creek in the rugged foothills of eastern Fresno County.
Four-acre fire in Porter Ranch briefly threatened homes, firefighter hurt
A brush fire that appeared to start near the westbound Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway on Saturday quickly grew to four acres and briefly threatened homes in the Porter Ranch area before firefighters slowed it.
A brush fire that appeared to start near the westbound Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway on Saturday quickly grew to four acres and briefly threatened homes in the Porter Ranch area before firefighters slowed it.
California Labor Day weekend brings dangerous heat, fire, virus fears
California is calling people to conserve electricity as the state faces dangerously high temperatures through the Labor Day weekend, which also is sparking concerns that people will pack beaches and spread the coronavirus.
California is calling people to conserve electricity as the state faces dangerously high temperatures through the Labor Day weekend, which also is sparking concerns that people will pack beaches and spread the coronavirus.
Weather improves, thousands of evacuated Californians return home after wildfires
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
In the past two days, evacuation orders were lifted for at least 50,000 people in the San Francisco Bay Area and wine country, officials with the state fire agency, Cal Fire, said Thursday evening. At their peak, some 170,000 people were under evacuation orders.
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.