Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on

Drought, warmer temperatures allow Colorado wildfires to drag on

Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.

Colorado broke the record for its largest wildfires on record twice this season, with the top fire burning over 203,520 acres.

2 Southern California wildfires last year blamed on electrical lines

2 Southern California wildfires last year blamed on electrical lines

Investigations found that damaged electrical equipment ignited two Southern California wildfires last year, including one that threatened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, a fire agency said Thursday.

Investigations found that damaged electrical equipment ignited two Southern California wildfires last year, including one that threatened the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library and Museum, a fire agency said Thursday.

Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest now at 95% containment

Bobcat Fire in Angeles National Forest now at 95% containment

Firefighters were making steady progress on the 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire Thursday, with containment growing to 95%.

Firefighters were making steady progress on the 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire Thursday, with containment growing to 95%.

Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires

Trump changes course, approves California relief for 6 fires

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed course and approved a previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires.

President Donald Trump’s administration has reversed course and approved a previously rejected California application for disaster relief funds to clean up damage from six recent wildfires.

Brush fire in Sepulveda Basin prompts road closure in Van Nuys

Brush fire in Sepulveda Basin prompts road closure in Van Nuys

A brush fire that broke out in the Sepulveda Basin in Van Nuys on Friday afternoon prompted lane closures in the area.

A brush fire that broke out in the Sepulveda Basin in Van Nuys on Friday afternoon prompted lane closures in the area.

Bruder Fire threatens homes in Redlands

Bruder Fire threatens homes in Redlands

Evacuation orders are in place and 300 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that broke out Wednesday night in the Live Oak Canyon area of Redlands.

Evacuation orders are in place and 300 firefighters are working to contain a wildfire that broke out Wednesday night in the Live Oak Canyon area of Redlands.

Bobcat Fire possibly caused by vegetation contacting overhead conductor

Bobcat Fire possibly caused by vegetation contacting overhead conductor

The 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire may have been caused by vegetation coming into contact with a Southern California Edison overhead conductor, the company said Monday in a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission.  

The 115,796-acre Bobcat Fire may have been caused by vegetation coming into contact with a Southern California Edison overhead conductor, the company said Monday in a letter to the California Public Utilities Commission.  

California farmworkers endure harsh conditions, wildfires and the coronavirus

California farmworkers endure harsh conditions, wildfires and the coronavirus

California farmworkers are facing rising risks to their health as they deal with harsh conditions including extreme heat, smoky air and increased exposure to COVID-19.

California farmworkers are facing rising risks to their health as they deal with harsh conditions including extreme heat, smoky air and increased exposure to COVID-19.

Two brush fires stopped in Malibu Bluffs Park

Two brush fires stopped in Malibu Bluffs Park

Super Scooper aircraft helped firefighters to put out two fires that broke out Saturday in Malibu Bluffs Park.  

Super Scooper aircraft helped firefighters to put out two fires that broke out Saturday in Malibu Bluffs Park.  

Warming trend means California's lethal fire season not over

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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 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.

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

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.   

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

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. 

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

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.  

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'

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.

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.