Orange County, CA|News|
Should Violent Criminals Fight Wildfires In California?
On the 4th of July, an Orange County fire crew inmate absconded with a Cal Fire truck in the middle of a firefight in Northern California.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
CA Wildfires
The latest news from 2020's devastating and record-breaking fire season in California.
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Orange County, CA|News|
World's Biggest Firefighting Helicopters Join SoCal's Quiver
Gearing up for another challenging wildfire season, California just acquired two of the largest firefighting helitankers in the world.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
CA Fire Destroys 10% Of World's Towering Sequoias: Study
A once-healthy forest was reduced to a "moonscape" by a single fire, researchers said.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Mill Valley Blaze Burns Half An Acre
The Monday afternoon blaze in the area of Escalon Drive that triggered a shelter-in-place advisory was quickly contained.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Mill Valley, CA|News|
Marin Blaze Burns Half An Acre
The Monday afternoon blaze in the area of Escalon Drive that triggered a shelter-in-place advisory was quickly contained.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
It's Mid-May: Welcome To Wildfire Season
It’s only May, and I’m already having to write about wildfires forcing Californians to evacuate their homes.
Beverly Hills, CA|News|
L.A. Extends Smoke Advisory As Palisades Fire Swells
A smoldering brush fire raging in L.A. prompted officials to issue a smoke advisory. See a map of areas impacted by the Palisades Fire.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Fires Crop Up All Over NorCal, Red Flag Warning Extended
Several wildfires burned all over NorCal and the Bay Area on Saturday during the first red flag weekend of 2021.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Benicia, CA|News|
I-80 Reopens After Brush Fire In Solano County
A car fire spread to vegetation along the freeway in Vallejo, prompting lane closures.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
LA Firefighters Contain 'North Fire' To 97%
The fire, dubbed the North Fire in Castaic, was spreading rapidly earlier this week, forcing residents to evacuate.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Bobcat, Lake Fire Victims Offered Free Debris Cleanup By County
Those who want to take advantage of the free program must submit an application by January 15.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
New Surcharge On Most CA Bills: Giving Electric Utilities A Hand
Customer surcharge will help pay for future wildfire damage claims
Bob Porterfield, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
2020: California's Year Of The 'Mega-Fire'
Of the state's six biggest fires recorded since 1932, five were this year.
Gideon Rubin, Patch Staff
Oceanside-Camp Pendleton, CA|News|
3,050-Acre Creek Fire Update: De Luz, Fallbrook, Camp Pendleton
At approximately 6:30 p.m. Thursday, fire officials cleared all Creek Fire evacuees to return to their homes.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Santa Cruz, CA|News|
CA's Oldest State Park Was Devastated In The 2020 Fire Season
Wildfires ripped through 4,400 acres of Big Basin's ancient redwoods, and climate change could provide a significant roadblock for regrowth.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Cornell Fire Ravages Santa Paula; Thousands In Ventura Lose Power
Ventura County firefighters are battling a massive blaze that broke out in the Santa Clara River bottom, while thousands nearby lost power.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Studio City, CA|News|
Red Flag Warning In Studio City Until 10 p.m. Tuesday
Wind gusts in the San Fernando Valley could reach up to 50 mph according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Pacific Palisades, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds, Red Flag Warning In Pacific Palisades This Week
Red Flag conditions are likely to arise on Wednesday and could last until next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
North Hollywood-Toluca Lake, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds, Elevated Fire Risk In North Hollywood This Week
Red Flag conditions are likely to arise on Wednesday and could last until next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Studio City, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds, Elevated Fire Risk In Studio City This Week
Red Flag conditions are likely to arise on Wednesday and could last until next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds, Elevated Fire Risk In Hollywood This Week
Red Flag conditions are likely to arise on Wednesday and could last until next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Sherman Oaks, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds, Elevated Fire Risk In Sherman Oaks This Week
Red Flag conditions are likely to arise on Wednesday and could last until next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
San Leandro, CA|News|
Oakland Zoo Mends 3 Mountain Lion Cubs Rescued From The Zogg Fire
Three orphaned mountain lion kittens rescued from the Zogg Fire are heading to a new home in Ohio after recovering at the Oakland Zoo.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burns One Acre Near Elysian Park
Firefighters extinguished the blaze in 31 minutes, and no injuries were reported.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Hollywood, CA|News|
Aloe Blacc, Others To Play Concert For California Wildfire Relief
Proceeds will aid recovery efforts for over 25 state parks affected by the 2020 wildfires.
Kenan Draughorne, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Loses Hundreds Of Giant, Ancient Sequoias To The Castle Fire
The Castle Fire devastated hundreds of towering sequoia trees in the Sierra Nevada, some of them were more than 500 years.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Man Taken Into Custody In Connection With Tuna Fire
The suspect's involvement with the Friday morning fire that shut down PCH is yet unknown.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Crews Work To Prevent Fire Run-Off From Entering Lake Berryessa
Work is underway to stop toxic ash and debris from entering the reservoir — a drinking water source for 400,000 in Solano and Napa counties.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Water Tanks And Work Boots: Preparing For Disasters In Malibu
On the two-year anniversary of the Woolsey Fire Malibu honored some of its best-prepared citizens.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Palm Desert, CA|News|
Evacuation Orders Issued In North Palm Springs Due To Mulch Fire
Fire officials said the fire involved several large mulch piles and was being fueled by gusty winds.
Martinez, CA|News|
Martinez Blaze Burns 10 Acres; Another Fire Burns Nearby
Firefighters and aircraft resources were responding to the 10 acre "Crocket Fire" in Contra Costa County Saturday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Malibu, CA|News|
Malibu Prepares For Woolsey 2-Year Anniversary
The City Council will announce the winners of an emergency preparedness contest in a virtual commemoration ceremony Monday.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Silverado Fire In Orange County Now 82% Contained At 12,466 Acres
Nine structures have been damaged, and three structures and two "minor structures" were destroyed in the fire.
Orange County, CA|News|
Blue Ridge Fire 80% Contained Saturday
The fire has burned 13,695 acres, destroyed one structure and damaged 10 others since it erupted Monday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Silverado Fire: Days Of Evacuation End For Lake Forest Families
Days 90,000 were displaced due to the raging wildfire in inland Orange County, all were allowed to return home Thursday.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Blue Ridge Fire: 14,334 Acres, 23% Contained, Evacuations Lifted
Residents of Brea, Diamond Bar, Chino Hills and Yorba Linda began to return home Wednesday evening as fire crews work to contain the blaze.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fires: OC Blazes Grow; Weather Returns To 'Normal'
Here's everything we know about California's extreme weather and fire conditions as of Oct. 28. Plus, see a map of the two OC fires burning.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Silverado Fire: 13K+ Acres, 40% Contained Thousands Return Home
Irvine residents return home to find no structures are lost in the blaze that smothered much of Orange County in choking smoke this week.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Orange County, CA|News|
Blue Ridge Fire Burns 15,200-Acres, 16 % Contained, Homes Damaged
The Blue Ridge fire is burning from Yorba Linda and into the Chino Hills.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Silverado Fire Reaches 12.6K Acres, 5% Containment
Modjeska Canyon residents join Irvine and Lake Forest in mandatory evacuations. Mission Viejo residents remain on alert Tuesday afternoon.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
