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California wildfires created toxic chromium, research finds
As climate change intensifies wildfires, scientists are trying to figure out just how dangerous their smoke can be for human health.
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Five years after California's deadliest wildfire, survivors forge different paths toward recovery
Five years since the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California’s history nearly erased the quiet community of Paradise, survivors are sharing their stories of recovery.
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Thousands evacuated, homes destroyed in Riverside County Highland Fire
An evacuation order was issued Monday as firefighters battle a brush fire that started in the Aguanga area of Riverside County, not too far from Temecula.
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California town of Paradise deploys warning sirens as 5-year anniversary of deadly fire approaches
Officials in the Northern California town of Paradise have begun installing and testing warning sirens to deploy in the event of another wildfire or other natural disaster. The sirens are nearly ready as the five-year anniversary of a fast-moving wildfire that killed 85 people and devastated the community approaches. Reliable warning systems are becoming more critical as increasingly destructive wildfires...
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How firefighters and others are mourning the Riverside County helicopter crash victims
Two firefighters and a helicopter pilot are being remembered for their courage following a deadly mid-air collision with another firefighting aircraft as they responded to a Southern California brush fire.
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California's largest wildfire whips up spinning columns of smoke and flames. What to know about fire whirls
The largest wildfire burning in California generated dangerous natural phenomena known as fire whirls as it grew to more than 77,000 acres on the state’s border with Nevada.
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Bonny Fire grows to 2,300 acres in Riverside County
A brush fire that started during a Southern California heat wave grew to more than 2,300 acres over the weekend near the Cahuilla Indian Reservation in Riverside County.
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Map: See where wildfires are burning in California
The hot and dry months of summer bring an increased threat of fast-moving wildfires in California. See where fires are burning.
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Wildfire smoke, common in the West, catches outdoor workers off guard across East Coast
Wildfire smoke is part of life in California and the American West, but it’s an unfamiliar foe in New York City and other East Coast cities.
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California insurance market rattled after withdrawal of some major companies
The state of California’s home insurance market has been rattled after major companies withdraw.
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State Farm to Stop Accepting Homeowners Insurance Applications in California Due to Wildfires, Construction Costs
State Farm General on Friday announced that it will stop accepting new homeowners insurance applications in California.
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Watch: Gov. Newsom Discusses Investments in California's Wildfire Prevention
California Gov. Gavin Newsom visited the Bay Area Thursday to highlight investments in wildfire prevention and how drought conditions are impacting the state’s fire season.
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New Report Shows Grim Picture of Escalating Climate Crisis in California
A new report by state scientists shows a grim picture of the escalating climate crisis in California. It shows that the effects of climate change, including wildfires, are increasingly taxing our environment and our health at a faster rate than anticipated.
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Why California Wildfire Activity Had Major Drop
The California wildfire season this year is looking much different than the past several years.