PG&E and California Fire Foundation offers agencies grants to prepare for wildfires
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — PG&E has teamed up with the California Fire Foundation (CFF) for the eighth year to award $950,000 in wildfire…
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Hughes Fire in LA County explodes near Castaic, with tens of thousands urged to evacuate
By Marissa Wenzke CASTIAC, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) — With high winds driving the flames, a fast-moving wildfire exploded to roughly 10,200 acres near the…
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Strong winds remain a threat to Southern California as firefighters bat down new wildfires
By Chris Boyette and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking…
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Californians could face insurance surcharges if Los Angeles fire claims deplete FAIR Plan
By John Ramos Click here for updates on this story California (KPIX) — Changes to the way the insurance industry is regulated in California may…
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Local Gilroy artist paints tributes for firefighters battling SoCal wildfires
GILROY, Calif. (KION) — A local Gilroy artist painted a tribute to the firefighters battling the Southern California wildfires. In addition to…
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Kenneth Fire sparks in Woodland Hills area near homes
WOODLAND HILLS, Calif. (KCBS/KCAL) — A 50-acre brush fire, the Kenneth Fire, sparked in the Woodland Hills area near the 101 Freeway Thursday…
Continue ReadingLocal Red Cross teams across the Central Coast ready to assist if needed
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — As devastating wildfires continue to tear through Southern California, local crews from the Central Coast American…
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Line Fire in Southern California slows but continues to smolder, many evacuations remain
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA (KCAL/KCBS) — Thousands fled their homes as the Line Fire tore…
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Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
CHICO, Calif. (AP) — California’s largest wildfire this year has been significantly tamed as the state’s initially fierce fire season…
Continue ReadingThis historic Hawaiian town burned to the ground. Now there’s hope for an authentic restoration
Originally Published: 07 AUG 24 10:02 ET Updated: 07 AUG 24 11:51 ET By Martha Shade, CNN (CNN) — One year after fires tore through Lahaina, Maui,…
Continue Reading Repeated wildfires put pressure on residents, making it difficult to recover peace of mind
By Jen Christensen, CNN (CNN) — Kiley Patterson of Paradise, California, had to evacuate during the devastating 2018 Camp Fire and is working out…
Continue Reading Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says
Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of…
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CZU homeowners meeting for potential funding, July 20
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is holding a meeting on July 20 from 1:30 until 5:30 p.m. for homeowners affected by the CZU…
Continue Reading Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage…
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Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews…
Continue ReadingThe West is sizzling under extreme heat and bracing for the threat of more fires as thousands remain evacuated in California
Originally Published: 04 JUL 24 01:02 ET Updated: 04 JUL 24 05:23 ET By Nouran Salahieh, CNN (CNN) — The West is sizzling under a major, prolonged…
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CAL FIRE explains the importance of keeping defensible space around your home during fire season
PAICINES, Calif. (KION) – Fire officials say all of us can play a role in reducing wildfires. It all starts at home. But if you don’t know how to…
Continue Reading Multi-audience wildfire survey shows gaps in wildfire risk reduction education and access to resources
QUINCY, Mass. (KION-TV) — A new national survey from the Fire Protection Research Foundation (FPRF) has found that only half of homeowners and…
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San Francisco weather: 1,000 lightning strikes hit California county
THIS ARTICLE WAS WRITTEN BY LISA FERNANDEZ AND APPEARED ON KTVU FOX 2 FIRST. FRESNO, Calif. – There were roughly 1,000 lightning strikes in one…
Continue ReadingAt least 1 reported dead in New Mexico as 2 wildfires burn near communities, officials say
Originally Published: 18 JUN 24 01:56 ET Updated: 19 JUN 24 05:30 ET By Fabiana Chaparro, Jillian Sykes and Elizabeth Wolfe, CNN (CNN) — At least…
Continue ReadingLooming fires are forcing thousands of Canadians to evacuate. Some may not return home until next week
Originally Published: 16 MAY 24 02:09 ET By Elizabeth Wolfe and Joe Sutton, CNN (CNN) — Colossal wildfires continue to burn across Canada, driving…
Continue ReadingNumber of unaccounted people after Maui wildfires may drop to under 50, Hawaii’s governor says
Originally Published: 01 SEP 23 08:14 ET By Paradise Afshar and Michelle Watson, CNN (CNN) — The number of people unaccounted for following the…
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California budget seeks more firefighters, fire protection
California Gov. Gavin Newsom wants to hire more state firefighters and make low-income communities safer from devastating…
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