Alameda, CA|News|
Alameda Firefighters Battle Park Fire
Some 3 weeks after the start of the Park Fire, local firefighters and their equipment are still deployed.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
CA Wildfires
The latest news from fire season in California.
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Novato, CA|News|
Man Arrested After Marin County Wildfire
Police allege the man admitted to starting a fire that burned 18 acres before it was contained Tuesday afternoon.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Vegetation Fire In Petaluma Quickly Quelled
The blaze broke out in difficult-to-access terrain but was still extinguished within a matter of minutes.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Fire Burns Homes In San Bernardino, Prompts Evacuations
Aerial images showed homes going up in flames on Monday afternoon.
Renee Schiavone, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Grass Fire Burns In Vargas Plateau Regional Park
The fire was reported at 7:47 p.m. Tuesday.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Evacuation Orders Lifted In Sunol, Roads Remain Closed
Residents around Sunol Regional Wilderness were allowed to return home Monday night. The Creek Fire continues to burn 744 acres.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Pleasanton, CA|News|
Creek Fire 35% Contained: Cal Fire
Evacuation orders remain in the place for the 744-acre fire.
Michael Wittner and Megan VerHelst, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Point Fire Nearly Contained
The Contra Costa County wildfire was still active but was almost contained, Cal Fire reported.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Fremont, CA|News|
Creek Fire Threatens Structures As 595 Acres Burns
The Sunol fire is east of Mission Peak Regional Preserve and north of Calaveras Reservoir. (See Map)
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Point Fire Threatens Concord, Bay Point
Parts of Concord and Bay Point along Highway 4 were ordered to immediately evacuate.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
500-Acre Livermore Brush Fire Contained: Cal Fire
Crews stopped forward progress of the 500-acre Flynn Fire by early Friday morning.
Bea Karnes and Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Chico, CA|News|
CA Wildfire Sparked By Burning Car Triples In Size; Injuries Reported
A man pushed the flaming car into a gully, then calmly left the area with other people fleeing what's now known as the Park Fire.
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Man Sparks Wildfire By Driving Truck With No Tire, Cal Fire Says
It is alleged that Justin Roy Jones, 44, drove his truck without a front tire for over 4 miles, creating sparks that ignited the Flora Fire.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Flora Fire Burning In Sonoma County
The wildfire broke out along Chalk Hill Road east of Healdsburg.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Tesla Fire Mostly Contained: Cal Fire
The Tesla Fire broke out Monday morning southwest of Lake Del Valle.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
3 Structures Burn, Firefighter Hurt Amid Cabazon Blaze: 100% Contained
A fire broke out near Cabazon Friday, burning 3 structures and injuring two people—including a firefighter—both taken to a nearby hospital.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Homeland Fire Burns 100 Acres, 0% Contained: Evacuations Ordered
A huge column of smoke erupted from the hills of Homeland, California Friday as firefighters arrived to battle from the ground and air.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
IE 4th Of July Fireworks Spark Numerous Fires
A bonanza of non-professional fireworks ignited fires in palm trees in the dry brush around San Bernardino and RivCo.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Sonoma Valley, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Sonoma County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Campbell, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Santa Clara County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Napa County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
San Rafael, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Marin County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Contra Costa County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Dublin, CA|News|
California Approves Emergency Fire Resources For Alameda County
The California Office of Emergency Services is placing fire resources in high-risk areas across the state as critical fire weather persists.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Concord, CA|News|
Crews Battle Empire Fire In East Contra Costa
The blaze broke out at Empire Mine Road and Deer Valley Road.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
2 South OC Fires Likely 'Set Intentionally' : OCFA
OCFA Firefighters made quick work of two small blazes set in the hills near San Juan Capistrano, which erupted Tuesday evening.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Fire Burns At Altamont Pass, Forward Progress Stopped
Cal Fire says crews have contained a fire that broke out near Altamont Pass Road.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Preston Fire Burns Near Cloverdale
The wildfire broke out near the Thousand Trails Russian River campground.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Newark, CA|News|
34 Acre Wildfire Out, Power Restored To 5500 In Newark
The Alameda County Fire Department requested mutual aid to battle the 3-alarm, wind-driven vegetation fire Tuesday afternoon and evening.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
OC K-9s Injured Searching For Victims Of New Mexico Wildfires
K-9 officers Mia, Keres, Mazie and their handlers were sent to New Mexico to search through burned-out homes for fire victims.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Point Fire Nearly Contained, Evacuations Lifted
The wildfire burning for five days in northern Sonoma County has damaged or destroyed at least five structures.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
Air Quality Alert Issued Across Bay Area Due To Wildfire Smoke
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District is warning that many areas face dangerous air due to the 1,200-acre Point Fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
19 Photos Show California Wildfires That Exploded Over The Weekend
Buildings lost, anxious residents, firefighters working in nightmarish conditions — California wildfires.
David Allen, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Post Fire Burns Over 15,610 Acres with Strong Winds Fanning Flames
The Post Fire was threatening nearby structures and prompted the evacuation of about 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Rec
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Red Flag, Unhealthful Air Quality Warnings Issued As Post Fire Rages
Strong winds and low humidity are expected to combine to hamper firefighting efforts as wildfire smoke blankets the region.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Point Fire Latest: Homes Confirmed Lost, Damage Assessment Continues
The fire's acreage slightly grew Monday. For Tuesday, Cal Fire was planning to keep the same resources committed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Flynn Fire Burns 50 Acres Near Livermore
The fire burned near Altamont Pass Tuesday morning before it was contained.
Michael Wittner and Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Firefighter Badly Burned In Corral Fire
Alameda County firefighter Brandon Franco suffered severe burns all over his body while fighting the Corral Fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Large Grass Fire Contained In Altamont
The fire broke out near the Altamont Pass, not far from the site of the Corral Fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Cove Fire Stopped; Crystal Fire Nearly Contained
Crews were expected to continue working the Crystal Fire overnight after battling two fires Thursday in Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
