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Gifford Fire in California's Central Coast reaches "mega fire" status, burns more than 119,000 acres
The Gifford Fire has reached "mega fire" status at over 119,000 acres burned and has become California's largest fire this ...
Northern CA wildfires: Ponderosa Fire’s spread halted but evacuations remain
Mandatory evacuations cover zones YUB-E094-B and YUB-E093-A, according to the Yuba County Office of Emergency Services.
Gifford Fire Map, Update as California Blaze Hits Major Milestone
CAL FIRE wrote on X on Friday: "California is under a heat wave, bringing hot, dry, and windy conditions, making wildfires ...
Fire prompts thousands of evacuations in California
The Canyon Fire, which began on Thursday afternoon, has blazed through nearly 5,000 acres in less than 24 hours.
Forward progress stopped on 117-acre Tiger Fire in Amador County, Cal Fire says
The blaze sparked at 12:43 p.m. in Pioneer, Amador County, and was spreading at a moderate rate, Cal Fire said.
Scientists argue for stricter lead soil contamination standards. What fire survivors should know
In a new paper, Harvard researchers argue for a stricter lead soil contamination standard in California. Other researchers ...
California Issues Urgent Insurance Advice To Thousands of Wildfire Evacuees
The department said those in affected areas should listen to firefighters when told to evacuate, and that cost should not be an "obstacle." ...
LA County crews stop forward progress of small brush fire in South El Monte
Firefighters made quick work of a small brush fire that broke out in South El Monte on Sunday afternoon. The blaze, which was ...