Firefighters battle RivCo blaze spreading in open field: Cal Fire

The brush fire was reported just before 3:30 p.m. near Pinnacle Street and Ethanac Road, fire officials said.

Putah Fire containment at 15% in Northern CA after prescribed burn escapes

Strong winds pushed a prescribed burn beyond containment, forcing road closures and a large Cal Fire response.

CAL FIRE urging residents to create defensible space as wildfire season begins

While fires can happen pretty much anywhere, it's neighborhoods like those in the Oakland Hills that are especially at risk. Fire officials are urging people to take precautions now.
Los Angeles Times

Cal Fire approach to SoCal’s wildfire crisis could make things worse, court says

This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. A court ruled a statewide Cal Fire program risks making fires worse by removing native chaparral and allowing the ...

2 victims removed from confluence of the American River, CAL FIRE reports

The “patient” was moved to one of the American Medical Response units.
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Cal Fire highlights preparedness and community as wildfire season nears

CHICO — With peak wildfire season approaching, Cal Fire is kicking off Wildfire Preparedness Week with a focus on community resiliency, home hardening and situational awareness. Cal Fire-Butte County ...
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California fire department charges Nebraska senior for emergency response she didn’t request

A fire department in Northern California charged a Nebraska senior citizen hundreds of dollars for an emergency response — despite the woman never stepping foot in the city. As a lifelong Omaha ...