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
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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
Orange County, CA|News|
Santa Ana Winds: See The 10 Fastest Wind Speeds In SoCal Monday
Powerful winds raked Southern California Monday, here's everything we know about where the wind whipped through the fastest, Oct. 26.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Wildfires: Orange County Fires Balloon Overnight; 90K Evacuate
Santa Ana and diablo winds ravaged the Golden State Monday, igniting several fires that forced more than 90K OC residents to evacuate.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Smokey Redlands Fire Burns 5 Acres
A smokey, wind driven blaze burning in Redlands was 10 percent contained Monday afternoon.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Lake Forest, CA|News|
Silverado Fire: Firefighters Hospitalized, Over 7,200 Acres Burn
Erratic Santa Ana winds fueled a brush fire that forced over 90,000 Irvine and Lake Forest residents to flee their Orange County homes.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Powerful Santa Ana Winds Could Raise Fire Danger And Big Waves
Gusty Santa Ana winds returning to Los Angeles County Sunday were expected to jostle the region, prompting Cal Fire to increase staffing.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County's 'Pope Fire' Is 80 Percent Contained
A wildfire burning near the Napa County communities of Angwin and St. Helena is being held at 61 acres.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Glass Fire Victims Now Eligible For Federal Aid
Those affected by the devastating Glass Fire, which ripped through Napa and Sonoma Counties, can apply for federal disaster assistance.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fires: Critical Fire Weather, Power Outages On Tap For NorCal
California is experiencing its largest fire season on record, and it may not be over just yet. Here's everything we know, Oct. 21.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fires: NorCal Braces For Red Flag Warnings; Power Shutoffs
Here's everything we know about California's largest fire season on record, Oct. 20. Plus, see a map of all fires burning.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Agoura Hills, CA|News|
Agoura Hills Brush Fire Scorches Four Acres
Firefighters quickly stopped forward progress of a brush fire in Liberty Canyon in Agoura Hills Saturday.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fires: Dry Weather Lingers; 7,700 Firefighters Battle 12 Fires
Here's everything we know about California's worst wildfire season on record. Plus, see a map of all fires burning across the state.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County Relocates Local Assistance Center To St. Helena
The LAC for those affected by the Glass or Hennessey fires is open daily at its new location.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
Trump Changes Course, Approves CA Fire Aid After Initially Denying It
The Trump administration initially denied Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom's disaster declaration request, then abruptly switched course.
Across California|News|
CA Fires Latest: Diablo, Santa Ana Winds Return; 4.1M Acres Burn
Here's everything we know about the fires burning across California, Oct. 14. Plus see a map of all fires burning.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
CA Fires: NorCal Braces For Red Flag Warnings; 4.1M Acres Burn
Here's everything we know about the Golden State's largest fire season on record, Oct. 13. Plus, see an interactive map of all fires.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Across California|News|
PG&E Under Investigation For Deadly Shasta County Fire
Another fire season, another investigation into whether PG&E equipment may have sparked a deadly blaze.
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Glass Fire: 2,000 Structures Still Threatened; 90% Containement
Crews expect to fully contain the fire, which has burned more than 67,000 acres, by Oct. 20.
Across California|News|
CA Fires Latest: Heat Returns To The Golden State; 4M Acres Burn
Cool weather over the weekend aided firefighters, but the dry heat was expected to return to the Golden State. Here's the latest, Oct. 11.
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Los Angeles, CA|News|
Bobcat Fire: Angeles National Forest Reopens; 90% Containment
As crews gained containment over the Bobcat Fire, officials announced that property owners affected by may be eligible for tax relief.​
Kat Schuster, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Glass Fire 78% Contained As Damage Assessments Completed
The wildfire has taken a heavy toll in Napa County, where 343 commercial structures —including wineries — have been destroyed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Rohnert Park-Cotati, CA|News|
Support Stations Open For Sonoma County Glass Fire Evacuees
Sonoma County residents in areas where evacuation orders have been lifted are being encouraged to visit the supply and support stations.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Cal Fire 'Not Letting Guard Down' In Battle Against Glass Fire
"Chances of rain are pretty minimal over the weekend so we are going to keep our boots on the ground to keep this fire in check."
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Glass Fire Firefighters Evaluated For Possible Chemical Exposure
One firefighter was hospitalized for possible carbon monoxide poisoning while the others were released back to the fire line, Cal Fire said.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
