Tag Archives: CAL FIRE

Progress on three major blazes     By DON THOMPSON and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters hard-pressed by some of the largest wildfires in California history scrambled Wednesday to take advantage of cooler weather and an ...

September and October usually have the largest and most damaging     By DON THOMPSON and HAVEN DALEY Associated Press VACAVILLE, Calif. (AP) — California’s firefighting agency is in talks with the National Guard and California Conservation Corps about providing ...

17 major fire complexes are burning     By JANIE HAR Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — California fire officials are cautiously optimistic after dodging a major lightning storm, but they are pleading with residents to stay out of evacuation ...

Civilians team up with fire crews     By MARTHA MENDOZA Associated Press BONNY DOON, Calif. (AP) — As wildfires rage throughout California turning forests and homes into kindling, some firefighters are badly short-staffed, and some residents are taking matters ...

As of August 21, 2020     CAL FIRE TV   The August 21, 2020 Statewide Fire Summary provides an overview of the current fire activity in California.  

Helitack Pilot Desiree Horton talks about fighting wildfires from above     ABC News/aviatrix99 – Smoke plumes and an orange glow render the typically picturesque tree-lined view above hazy mountains into a nightmarish, apocalyptic scene. Shouts declaring “brush fire!,” echo ...

Four hurt in fire truck rollover     DUCOR, California – Four firefighters were injured when the fire engine they were riding in overturned. KFSN reports that four CAL FIRE firefighters were hurt when their vehicle went off the road ...

Young firefighter suffered a medical emergency during training     FOX 5 San Diego DE LUZ, Calif. (FOX 5 San Diego) – A Cal Fire firefighter died Monday after suffering a serious medical emergency while on a training hike with ...