Los Angeles, CA|News|
Red Flag, Unhealthful Air Quality Warnings Issued As Post Fire Rages
Strong winds and low humidity are expected to combine to hamper firefighting efforts as wildfire smoke blankets the region.
Paige Austin, Patch Staff
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Healdsburg, CA|News|
Point Fire Latest: Homes Confirmed Lost, Damage Assessment Continues
The fire's acreage slightly grew Monday. For Tuesday, Cal Fire was planning to keep the same resources committed.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Flynn Fire Burns 50 Acres Near Livermore
The fire burned near Altamont Pass Tuesday morning before it was contained.
Michael Wittner and Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Fundraiser Launched For Firefighter Badly Burned In Corral Fire
Alameda County firefighter Brandon Franco suffered severe burns all over his body while fighting the Corral Fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
Large Grass Fire Contained In Altamont
The fire broke out near the Altamont Pass, not far from the site of the Corral Fire.
Michael Wittner, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Cove Fire Stopped; Crystal Fire Nearly Contained
Crews were expected to continue working the Crystal Fire overnight after battling two fires Thursday in Napa County.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Black Smoke Erupts From Beaumont Blaze: 40+ Acres Burn, 0% Contained
Firefighters arrived en masse to the Beaumont-area wildfire, attacking the fast-moving blaze from the air and the ground.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Firefighters Injured, Containment Grows On Crystal Fire In Napa County
One outbuilding was destroyed in the blaze but firefighters spared all homes from any damage or destruction.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Smoke From IE Blaze Seen For Miles As 20+ Acres Burn, 0% Containment
A blaze broke out Wednesday near Lotus Street and Canal Street in the Rubidoux hills.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
San Francisco, CA|News|
NorCal Fires Latest: Multiple Blazes Erupt Ahead Of Heat Wave
NorCal firefighters have already had a busy week, and a run of unseasonably hot weather will present fresh fire hazards.
Lucas Combos, Patch Staff
Livermore, CA|News|
2 Firefighters Hurt, Evacuation Order Lifted, I-580 Open: Corral Fire
Containment soared on Sunday as 16 bulldozers cut a fire line around 50 percent of the wildfire.
Bea Karnes, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
2 Cabazon Fires Burn Through 80 Acres, 95% Contained
Firefighters battled the blaze with 36 engine crews and 11 hand crews, numbering more than 300 personnel, were sent to the burn zone.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Brush Fire Ignites West Of I-15 In Lake Elsinore, Arson Suspected
Cal Fire/Riverside County Firefighters raced to extinguish a wildfire burning on the west side of the I-15 freeway.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Brush Fire Scorches 35 Acres Near Lake Mathews Monday: 70% Contained
A blaze broke out Monday at La Sierra Avenue and El Sobrante Road, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Brush Fire Near Dairy Farm Under Control: 15 Acres Burn
The blaze near Victory Ranch and Scott Brothers Dairy briefly threatened the dairy farm Wednesday.
Temecula, CA|News|
Full Containment On 2,487-Acre Highland Fire East Of Temecula: Nov. 8
The blaze was 50% contained as of Friday morning. Meanwhile, a large brush fire continues to burn west of Temecula at Camp Pendleton.
Toni McAllister and Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
3 Families Lose Everything In The Highland Fire: How To Help
Three fundraising campaigns began to support Aguanga residents who lost their homes and possessions during the fast-moving Highland Fire.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Petaluma, CA|News|
Crews Battle 3 Fires In Sonoma County: Reports
Cal Fire's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit and the Sonoma County Fire District were battling blazes Thursday in the Schellville and Sonoma area.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Napa Valley, CA|News|
Napa County To Receive $37.5M Grant For Wildfire Mitigation Program
Napa County, which has seen 62 percent of its land area burned since 2017, will put the grant toward its Community Wildfire Protection Plan.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Martinez, CA|News|
Sawmill Fire Shuts Down Highway 4 In Contra Costa County
The fire spread to the center divide after witnesses initally saw flames and smoke on a hillside.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
San Diego, CA|News|
Wildfire Prompts Evacuations, Threatens Homes In Ramona
The Bunnie Fire sparked in the area of Chuck Wagon Road, near San Vicente Road, in the community of Ramona, according to Cal Fire.
Kristina Houck, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Crews Get Upper Hand In Brush Fire Near Hemet
A column of smoke was visible beyond Temecula Valley Wine Country in the Red Mountain area near the scene of 2022's Fairview Fire.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Evacuation Orders Downgraded In Almond Fire Near Cabazon
Two fast-moving wildfires burned through nearly 100 acres south of the I-10 Wednesday afternoon, destroying four buildings.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Brush Fire Sparks South Of March Air Reserve Base
A car fire ignited brush and set off an almost 10-acre blaze in the Nuevo area east of I-215 and north of the SR-74.
Temecula, CA|News|
Bonny Fire: 40% Contained, Blaze Holds at 2,305 Acres
Kern County hot shot crews join the firefight as flames push deeper into the wilderness
Healdsburg, CA|News|
Healdsburg Fire Chars 11 Acres, Crosses U.S. Highway 101
The blaze broke out in the 16900 block of Healdsburg Avenue in Geyserville.
Maggie Fusek, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Bonny Fire Destroys 1 Structure, 786 Remain Threatened: 20% Contained
Firefighters make headway against the 2,305-acre blaze burning east of Temecula in the Anza/Aguaga area.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Bonny Fire Swells To 2.2K Acres, Evacuation Orders In Place
The rugged, steep terrain and the chance of thunderstorms through the weekend heighten the wildfire's risk, officials said.
Megan VerHelst and Josh Bakan, Patch Staff
Temecula, CA|News|
Firefighters Gain Upper Hand On 2 RivCo Blazes, 1 Rages: See Photos
Three brush fires burned across Riverside County, scorching hundreds of acres in Aguanga, Banning and Idyllwild.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Wild Fire Burning Near Idyllwild Reaches 50% Containment
The blaze ignited in the San Bernardino National Forest near Saunders Meadow Road Thursday afternoon, charring almost five acres.
Ashley Ludwig, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
All Evacuations Lifted, Roads Reopen: Banning's Sunset Fire
The Sunset Fire broke out shortly before 7 p.m. Thursday near Mesa and Gilman streets​.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Brush Fire Burns In Mountains South Of Banning, Beaumont
The blaze was reported in the area of Highway 243 and Saunders Meadow Road in Mountain Center.
Temecula, CA|News|
1,938-Acre Bonny Fire Expected To 'Dramatically' Increase In Size
The Bonny Fire is expected to spread significantly as crews battle amid "extreme fire conditions," an official said.
Toni McAllister, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Homeless Encampment Blaze Ignites In Santa Ana River Bottom
The Thursday blaze scorched motor homes, cars and more in the large transient camp, firefighters say.
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Rabbit Fire Scorches 8,283 Acres, 75% Contained
Minimal fire activity occurred on the fire Wednesday as firefighters continued to strengthen containment lines.
Murrieta, CA|News|
2 Brush Fires Threaten Homes, Prompt Evacuations In Inland Empire
The non-injury fires were reported Wednesday afternoon in the vicinity of the Oak Quarry Golf Club, near Sierra Avenue and Armstrong Road.
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Striking Photos Capture Flames Of Laguna Fire Tuesday
As of Wednesday morning, the fire that burned in a ravine in south Orange County was completely contained and monitored by authorities.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
Banning-Beaumont, CA|News|
Reche Fire Held To 437 Acres, 95% Contained
Firefighters have made significant progress on the blaze that erupted on Reche Canyon Road Friday.
Lake Elsinore-Wildomar, CA|News|
Gavilan Fire Held To 338 Acres, 70% Contained
The roads are once again open after a brush fire swept through the Gavilan Hills near Perris.
Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Crews Battle 4-Acre Brush Fire In Laguna Niguel Tuesday
Orange County firefighters reported that the vegetation fire that ignited in Laguna Niguel Tuesday was 80 percent contained by 8:27 p.m.
Miranda Ceja, Patch Staff
