Across California|News|
21 Images Show CA Wildfires Wreaking Havoc On State
Several days of triple-digit heat have led to multiple wildfires in the Southern California area, creating thunderstorm-like weather systems
Peggy Newell, Patch Staff
CA Wildfires
The latest news from fire season in California.
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Orange County, CA|News|
Homes Destroyed, Structures Lost In Growing Airport Fire Wednesday
The blaze expanded to 22,376 acres by Wednesday morning, crossing the Ortega Highway and threatening thousands of homes in Riverside County.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Airport, Line, Bridge Fires Threaten Life, Property In CA
Firefighters from around the region are spread thin, battling the blazes amid record-setting heat.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Bridge Fire Explodes To 3,000 Acres; Wildfires Menace Resort Towns
Several SoCal mountain resort towns face evacuation warnings as a trio of fires threaten more than 35,000 homes.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
9 Dramatic Photos Show Massive Wildfire Continuing To Choke SoCal
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has extended an air quality alert for Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Line Fire Still Burning At Zero Percent Containment
Three firefighters had been injured in the blaze as of Sunday afternoon.
Anna Schier, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Gulch Fire Destroys Home, Outbuildings In Bay Area
Four structures, including one home, were lost to Wednesday's fire, Cal Fire reported.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Crown Fire Contained In Fountaingrove
The Santa Rosa Fire Department said the vegetation fire threatened no structures.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
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
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
