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13-year-old suspected of lighting fireworks that ignited Southern California brush fire
Laguna Beach police said they identified the suspect as a 13-year-old boy, who was arrested on suspicion of felony reckless ...
Cal Fire rolled out an AI chatbot. Don’t ask it about evacuation orders
Currently, the chatbot is unable to provide information about evacuation orders associated with fires. When asked who issues ...
California fire season kicks off with a blazing bang
The Eaton and Palisades fires in January caused an unprecedented level of destruction, killing at least 30 people, destroying ...
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Cal Fire issues warning to drone operators after close call in San Diego County
Cal Fire is urging drone operators to stay grounded during wildfires after a drone came dangerously close to a firefighting helicopter during the Steele Fire on Wednesday.
Update: CA-LUR-GRAND Fire in Santa Clara County – July 8 status
CA-LUR-GRAND Fire initially started 3:19 p.m. July 4 in Santa Clara County, California. It has been burning on federal land ...
Madre Fire Update: Blaze Explodes To Become California's Largest This Year
The Madre fire burning in San Luis Obispo County has grown to become the largest wildfire California has seen this year. It ...
Madre Fire burning over 79,000 acres in California, largest in the state this year
The fire has prompted evacuation orders, warnings and highway closures in San Luis Obispo County about 100 miles north of Los ...
Madre Fire in California explodes to nearly 80,000 acres
A massive California wildfire has prompted evacuation orders and a highway closure. The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday ...
Madre Fire explodes in size, becoming California's largest wildfire this year
The Madre Fire is the largest wildfire in California in 2025 — surpassing the Los Angeles-area fires that devastated parts of ...
Proposed California law would give Cal Fire raises in line with other fire agencies
Cal Fire firefighters could receive a salary increase under a proposal to bring salaries in line with other agencies around ...
Human remains found after explosion, fire at California warehouse filled with fireworks
Human remains have been found at the warehouse filled with fireworks that exploded in Northern California this week, ...
Update: Helena Fire in Trinity County remains 100% contained by Thursday evening
Helena Fire initially started 5:17 p.m. July 2 in Trinity County, California. It has burned 110 acres after being active for ...