How an iron gate empowered an Altadena family to persevere after the Eaton Fire
By Pat Harvey Click here for updates on this story ALTADENA, California (KCAL/KCBS) — After losing nearly everything, a wrought iron gate amid…
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State Farm seeks an emergency insurance rate increase after LA wildfires. It’s the latest blow to California’s housing market
By Samantha Delouya, CNN (CNN) — State Farm General, California’s largest insurance provider, has requested an emergency interim rate hike…
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Residents in Palisades Fire zone share fire-hardened features of their homes, still standing
By Kristine Lazar Click here for updates on this story California (KCAL/KCBS) — Stories of survival are emerging in the aftermath of the…
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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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Modesto High School student raises thousands for Southern California fire victims
By Nina Burns Click here for updates on this story MODESTO, California (KOVR) — What started as a hope by a Modesto High School to raise a few…
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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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Central Coast firefighters add to the crews battling the Los Angeles wildfires
CENTRAL COAST, Calif. (KION-TV) — The deadly fires still burning across Southern California may see further spread if the expected 70 mph winds pick…
Continue Reading Wildfires have been raging in Los Angeles for days. When will they end?
CNN, EL SEGUNDO FIRE DEPT, KABC, ULYSSES GUEVARA HUGO By Eric Levenson, CNN (CNN) — It’s been less than a week since the year’s first…
Continue Reading 16 people dead in Palisades and Eaton fires as Los Angeles braces for more high winds, red flag weather
By Marissa Wenzke LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KCAL) — Wildfires have killed at least 16 people and left behind widespread destruction in Los Angeles…
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Recap: President Biden addresses the nation amid raging fires in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KION-TV) — Biden addressed the nation Thursday, calling the Los Angeles fires a “national disaster.” He said that he not only…
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Firefighters establish containment area for Hurst Fire in Sylmar
SYLMAR, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) — Progress is being made Thursday in Sylmar’s Hurst Fire as fire crews were able to minimize fire burn overnight, Los…
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Eaton Fire growth has “been significantly stopped” fire officials say, as it moves to Mt. Wilson
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KCAL) — While fire officials said Thursday morning that growth of the 10,600-acre Eaton Fire has been significantly stopped, it…
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Palisades Fire destroys historic buildings at California State Parks
PACIFIC PALISADES, Calif. (KION) — The Palisades Fire has destroyed historic buildings and locations at Will Rogers State Historic Park and Topanga…
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Most evacuation orders lifted for Sunset Fire in Hollywood Hills, 43 acres burned
HOLLYWOOD, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) — The majority of evacuation orders for the Hollywood Hills Sunset Fire have been lifted Thursday after water-dropping…
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Palisades Fire burns 2,921 acres as high winds slam Southern California
LOS ANGELES, Calif. (KCAL-TV) — Firefighters are battling a brush fire in the Pacific Palisades that quickly spread to 772 acres Tuesday and…
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Franklin Fire passes Pepperdine but continues to burn Malibu
MALIBU, Calif. – A large brush fire is burning in Malibu Canyon near Pepperdine University, prompting evacuations for residents. The blaze,…
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Mountain Fire reaches 48% containment in Ventura County
By Rebekah Ludman Click here for updates on this story 11/12/24 (LAPost.com) — Fire crews from Los Angeles and Orange counties and across…
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Fire crews on both US coasts battle wildfires
Associated Press RINGWOOD, N.J. (AP) — Fire crews battled small wildfires across the Northeast U.S. on Monday, including a blaze in New York and…
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Prescribed burn happening Tuesday through Thursday in Paicines
PAICINES, Calif. (KION-TV) — CAL FIRE BEU announced Monday that it will be holding prescribed burns in San Benito County if the weather permits.…
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Woman returns to beloved cabin destroyed by Airport Fire: ‘It’s heartbreaking’
By Leanne Suter Click here for updates on this story CORONA, California (KABC) — The Airport Fire, which burned thousands of acres across…
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Cal Fire engineer accused of arson after 5 Sonoma County fires
By Tim Fang Click here for updates on this story SONOMA COUNTY, California (KPIX) — A Cal Fire employee from Sonoma County was arrested Friday…
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A Southern California man pleads not guilty to setting a fire that exploded into a massive wildfire
RANCHO CUCAMONGA, Calif. (AP) — A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire…
Continue Reading More than 80 homes lost in Southern California’s massive Airport Fire: “I don’t have nowhere to go”
By Marissa Wenzke Click here for updates on this story RIVERSIDE, California (KCAL, KCBS) — More than 80 homes were completely destroyed in the…
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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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An explosive California wildfire looked like a bomb went off from space – here’s what’s happening
CNN By Mary Gilbert, CNN Meteorologist (CNN) — California’s Line Fire is burning so intensely that it created its own weather. Dramatic…
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County of Monterey lifts some evacuation warnings prompted by the Boone Fire
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — The County of Monterey has lifted the last of the Boone Fire evacuation warnings, according to the county.…
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Santa Cruz County secures $1 million grant for enhanced wildfire prevention measures
SANTA CRUZ COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Santa Cruz County is making strides in wildfire prevention with a new $1 million grant from the state. The…
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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…
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San Francisco neighborhood painted pink by retardant as fire crews save homes from Point Fire
By Suzanne Phan Click here for updates on this story BAY POINT, California (KGO) — In the East Bay, many families were forced out by the Point…
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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Forward progress on Metz Fire in South Monterey County has stopped, according to CAL FIRE
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) – CAL FIRE said, as of 8 p.m. Tuesday, forward progress has stopped on the Metz Fire. As of Wednesday morning,…
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Vegetation fire diverts traffic in Chualar Monday afternoon
MONTEREY COUNTY, Calif. (KION-TV) — Monterey County Regional Fire responded to a vegetation fire Monday afternoon off of Chualar River Road. Highway…
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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…
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Vegetation fires near King City extinguished
KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV) – King City firefighters were able to put out what ended up being a pair of vegetation fires near the city. The fire…
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Santa Cruz Mountain residents face high fire danger
BOULDER CREEK, Calif. (KION-TV) — Residents in Boulder Creek are on high alert as excessive heat watch and fire danger continue in the county. The…
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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How firefighters can prevent heat exhaustion while battling blazes during heat wave
PAICONES, Calif. (KION) – While many are beating the heat, firefighters in San Benito County are fighting off flames. “The heat waves that we’re…
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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…
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Felton volunteer fire department faces a staffing shortage
FELTON, Calif. (KION-TV)- Budget constraints and staffing shortages are putting the Felton Volunteer Fire Department in jeopardy. Moving through fire…
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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…
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CAL FIRE says even ‘safe and sane’ fireworks pose a danger in the dry hot heat
SALINAS, Calif. (KION) – The heat, dry conditions and fireworks are all a concern for the risk of fires this week. CAL FIRE says that already this…
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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Several days of excessive heat expected in some parts of the Central Coast
KING CITY, Calif. (KION) – The Central Coast is bracing itself for several days of excessive heat this week.Triple-digit temperatures are expected to…
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The City of Salinas makes an effort to combat illegal firework use
SALINAS, Calif. (KION-TV) – Salinas Fire says that unless you have thousands of dollars in your back pocket, you may want to steer away from lighting…
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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…
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Volunteer firefighters battle Cachagua fire ahead of dry lightning threat along the Central Coast
CARMEL VALLEY, Calif. (KION-TV) – A fire in the Carmel Valley area raises concerns about the possibility of another larger fire in the near future,…
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San Jose grassfire breaks out along highway
THIS ARTICLE ORIGINALLY APPEARED ON KTVU.COM SAN JOSE, Calif. (KTVU-TV) — Firefighters battled a brush fire near the Highway 85 and 87 interchange…
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CAL FIRE BEU does extended annual attacks, simulates real-life fire scenarios for training
Salinas, Calif. (KION) – Tonight we take you behind the scenes on how CAL FIRE responds to incidents.CAL FIRE did their annual extended attack drill…
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Williams Fire is 30% contained, evacuation orders have been lifted
BRADLEY, Calif. (KION-TV)- UPDATE ON OCT. 8, 2023- The Monterey County Sheriff’s Office has lifted the evacuation orders for Lockwood-San Lucas Road…
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