Helicopter fighting Dome Fire in Yosemite crashes, killing 2
2 dead after helicopter fighting Dome Fire crashes, officials say YOSEMITE VALLEY, Calif. — Two Fly Precision crew…
Moss Landing battery storage fire flares up again
By Rachel Becker and Alejandra Reyes-Velarde, CalMatters The Moss Landing Power Plant on Sept. 18, 2026. The burned…
California fire passes 23,000 acres as Highway 1 closure planned
Timber Fire nears 25,000 acres, remains 21% contained in Big Sur The Timber Fire has grown to 24,601…
California fire passes 19,000 acres as Highway 1 closure planned
Timber Fire passes 19,000 acres in Big Sur as Highway 1 closure planned The Timber Fire has grown…
Trump’s wildfire overhaul tests ‘full suppression’ strategy
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Timber fire grows to over 12,000 acres; evacuation orders and warnings expanded
Timber Fire grows past 12,000 acres as flames push into Ventana Wilderness; evacuations remain Timber fire grows to…
Timber Fire passes 4,500 acres, threatens 503 structures in Big Sur
Timber Fire passes 4,500 acres, threatens 503 structures in Big Sur as evacuations remain The Timber Fire has…
Timber Fire passes 3,000 acres as Highway 1 closure, evacuations remain
Timber Fire passes 3,000 acres as Highway 1 closure, evacuations remain in Big Sur The Timber Fire has…
Timber Fire grows to 2,000 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur
Timber Fire grows to 2,000 acres, threatens 259 structures in Big Sur The Timber Fire has grown to…
Bug Fire evacuation orders, updates on Aug. 11
Bug Fire: Wildfire burning in California, Nevada was human-caused, officials say A wildfire that has burned tens of…
Evacuation orders issued for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 800 acres
Evacuation orders issued for Big Sur as Timber Fire grows to 800 acres The Timber Fire has grown…
Calaveras County man aids neighbors, checks on homes after Gann Fire destruction
Calaveras County man aids neighbors, checks on homes after Gann Fire destruction ANGELS CAMP, Calif. — As more…