Camarillo Wildfire's Silver Lining? The Activation Of Seeds Triggered By Fire
CAMARILLO, Calif. -- Rains moved across Southern California on Monday, dousing remnants of a wildfire that blackened thousands of acres in coastal mountains and bringing much-needed moisture to a...
View ArticleNorthern California fires may offer a grim preview for Southland
Northern California is bearing the brunt of wildfires that have destroyed scores of homes and consumed huge swaths of land. The state has seen 1,000 more wildfires so far this year compared to the...
View ArticleCalifornia wildfire threatens 4,000 homes as flames spread
LOS ANGELES A fast-growing wildfire along the Pacific Coast Highway northwest of Los Angeles nearly doubled in size Friday and was threatening more than 4,000 homes as crews battled strong winds,...
View ArticleHundreds forced to flee California fires
SAN FRANCISCO — A wildfire that broke out in far northern California yesterday burned at least 100 structures, forced the evacuation of about 1,500 residents and caused the closure of a major...
View Article>Hundreds flee 2 California wildfires
OAKHURST, Calif. (AP) — Two raging wildfires in California forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, including one near a lakeside resort town that burned nearly two dozen structures. The...
View ArticleHundreds flee 2 California wildfires
Two raging wildfires in California forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, including one near a lakeside resort town that burned nearly two dozen structures. The blaze, sparked Sunday...
View ArticleNo end in sight for our summery winter
(01-16) 15:22 PST SAN FRANCISCO -- Wildfires are burning. Lawns are brown. And the beaches are filled with sunbathers. It's hard to believe it's January. California's historic dry spell combined with...
View ArticleCalifornia drought: Parched state braces for fire season
Al Gray got an unexpected knock on his door this week. Two state fire inspectors wanted to talk to him about the height of the grass and the size of the trees on his property just outside Napa. While...
View ArticleBay Area in 'extreme drought' - might as well enjoy the sun
Wildfires are burning. Lawns are brown. And the beaches are filled with sunbathers. It's hard to believe it's January. California's historic dry spell combined with record-setting heat this week to...
View ArticleRain dampens California fires, but more drought in the forecast
Rain has come as a relief to exhausted firefighters and worried homeowners focused on California’s major wildfires. But the relief may be short-lived. The 2014 fire season is not over. In recent years,...
View ArticleFast-moving Solano fire may be early sign of hot summer
(06-21) 14:41 PDT Cordelia -- A fast-moving brush fire that jumped Interstate 680 and destroyed one house in Cordelia Friday provides a warning sign of what could lie ahead this summer as Northern...
View ArticleHundreds flee 2 California wildfires; homes burn
OAKHURST, Calif. — Two raging wildfires in California forced hundreds of people to evacuate their homes, including one near a lakeside resort town that burned nearly two dozen structures, many of them...
View ArticleNorthern California fires may offer a grim preview for Southern California
LOS ANGELES -- Northern California is bearing the brunt of wildfires that have destroyed scores of homes and consumed huge swaths of land. The state has seen 1,000 more wildfires so far this year...
View ArticleHelp reduce fire danger of this long, hot summer: Editorial
It’s going to be a long, hot summer, with a chance of fire. Make that a long, hot, dry summer, with a high probability of devastating wildfires. That weather report should come as a surprise to no one....
View ArticleNorthern California wildfire burns 100 homes
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A wind-driven wildfire near the Oregon border has damaged or destroyed 100 homes and forced at least 1,500 people to flee. Authorities say the tiny town of Weed near the base of...
View Article5 of San Diego-area fires fully contained
SAN DIEGO (AP) -- San Diego County officials say five wildfires have been 100 percent contained. County officials said Friday that firefighters also had 90 percent containment of the week's first big...
View ArticleHundreds flee 3 California wildfires; homes burn
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) -- A wildfire that broke out in far Northern California on Monday burned at least 75 structures, forced the evacuation of about 1,500 residents and caused the closure of a major...
View ArticleHundreds evacuate from two California wildfires
OAKHURST, Calif. — Two out-of-control wildfires in California forced hundreds of residents to flee from their homes on Sunday, including one near a lakeside resort town that has burned 21 structures,...
View ArticleHundreds evacuate from 2 California wildfires
Two out-of-control wildfires in California forced hundreds of residents to flee from their homes on Sunday, including one near a lakeside resort town that has burned 21 structures, authorities said....
View ArticleFire Officials Remember Devastating Jasper Fire for Wildfire Awareness Week
Nearly 14 years ago the jasper fire devastated 83,000 acres in the Black Hills. This week marks Wildfire Awareness Week and forest officials are urging residents to learn the dangers of wildfire and...
View ArticleFirefighters gain ground on wildfires across California
Firefighters are continuing to gain control over a wildfire burning in the San Bernardino National Forest, authorities said Tuesday. The Lake fire, which ignited last Wednesday south of Highway 38, has...
View ArticleEvacuation orders lifted as firecrews battle San Diego wildfires
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View Article1st of major San Diego-area fires accidental
SAN DIEGO (AP) — Some evacuation orders were lifted early Friday in an area near the fiercest of several wildfires in San Diego County, as crews building containment lines around the blazes hoped...
View ArticleSome evacuations lifted in San Diego fire area
Some evacuation orders were lifted early Friday in an area near the fiercest of several wildfires in San Diego County, as crews building containment lines around the blazes hoped cooler temperatures...
View ArticleHot, dry weather encouraging western wildfires
Share PhotoReddit✉ In this photo provided by South Central Oregon Fire Management Partnership, smoke from a fire is seen Sunday, July 13, 2014, near Moccasin Hill, Ore. Officials say a fast-growing...
View ArticleAs hundreds flee, Napa blaze highlights fire season fears
(07-02) 16:20 PDT POPE VALLEY -- About 1,000 firefighters made good progress Wednesday in putting down a wildfire that raged on rugged land north of Napa Valley's famed wineries, burning five...
View ArticleAs 100s flee, Napa fire underscores fears of devastating season
(07-02) 16:15 PDT NAPA -- About 1,000 firefighters made good progress Wednesday in putting down a wildfire that raged on rugged land north of Napa Valley's famed wineries, burning five structures,...
View ArticleSome evacuation orders lifted in California fire area
The hardest-hit areas were in San Marcos and Carlsbad, a suburb of 110,000 people that lifted evacuation orders late Thursday. Some evacuation orders were lifted early Friday in an area near the...
View ArticleWindy, dry conditions right for brutal fire season ahead
By Susan Abram, Staff Writerdailynews.com Posted: 05/02/2013 07:15:30 PM PDT May 3, 2013 2:26 AM GMTUpdated: 05/02/2013 07:26:04 PM PDT A hillside in Newbury Park burns close to homes on Thursday, May...
View ArticleWhen hot go to a water park
What do you do on a hot day with your children this summer? You find the closest water park and spend the day, that is, if you don't mind getting wet. The one that...
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