Cal Fire crews contain vegetation fire in Pollock Pines

(FOX40.COM) — Around 1 a.m., Cal Fire crews, along with U.S. Forest Service – El Dorado National Forest and El Dorado County ...

What does the March heat wave mean for fire season?

The five-day heat wave that broke records across California and the West this week is winding down, with temperatures in the ...
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CAL FIRE crews stop forward progress of Lake Fire in Concow

CAL FIRE has stopped the forward progress of a 3-acre vegetation fire near Concow, and is working on containment; the cause ...

Update: Canyon Fire burns 10 acres in Kern County since March 20

Canyon Fire initially started 7:14 p.m. March 20 in in Kern County, California. Since its discovery 20 hours ago, it has burned 10 acres. At present, there is no information available on the ...

Why Southern California's scorching weather isn't good for fire season

Swaths of SoCal face heat-related advisories and forecasted record-breaking temperatures. It doesn't take much to dry out ...

30 tons of steel: Inside a $3.5 million California fire-resistant house

The house employs 30 tons of precision structural steel boxes. (Courtesy Arya Group) The fortified front door serves a dual purpose, acting as a barrier against fire and an escape route. (Photo by ...
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As Cal Fire adopts a better schedule for firefighters, overtime costs grow

Cal Fire Fresno Kings unit firefighters Brandon Weiler and Joseph Valencia mop up a section of the Pickett Fire above Aetna Springs on Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025. Kent Porter Bay Area News Group For a ...
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CAL FIRE class 26-02 graduates in Redding

CAL FIRE Redding Training Center graduated its Company Officer Academy Class 26-02 at Shasta College, preparing new leaders ...
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Sutter Creek Turns Out as 140 New CAL FIRE Recruits Get Their Badges

More than 140 fresh recruits from the CAL FIRE Amador‑El Dorado Unit’s Firefighter Academy 26‑1 officially joined the ranks ...