Large Wildfires Force Evacuations In California; 5,000 Firefighters Deployed
One blaze forced people to flee cabins in the Los Padres National Forest and briefly stranded some 90 children and 50 counselors near a lake.
California wildfires
How Is A 1,600-Year-Old Tree Weathering California's Drought?
Four years of too little water is killing millions of trees in the Sierra, yet some giant sequoias still thrive. Tree-climbing scientists are exploring sequoias branch by branch to find their secret.
After Record Heat, California Fires Burn Into The Fall
A wildfire near San Jose, Calif. has destroyed a dozen homes, and threatens more than 150 structures. Meanwhile, the massive Soberanes fire is still burning two months after it began.
California Firefighters Contain Blue Cut Fire, Grapple With Other Blazes
Crews surrounded the San Bernardino County fire Tuesday. Meanwhile, multiple wildfires continue to bedevil crews, including one near a historic estate built by William Randolph Hearst.
Out-Of-Control Southern California Brush Fire Forces 80,000 To Evacuate
The Bluecut Fire east of Los Angeles has burned 15,000 acres and shut down Interstate 15, which links Los Angeles with Las Vegas and points north.
Man Arrested On Suspicion Of Setting Northern California Wildfires
Damin Pashilk, 40, is accused of 17 counts of arson in Lake County, Calif., over the past year. The Clayton fire so far has burned more than 4,000 acres and destroyed more than 175 structures.
Thousands Of Firefighters Battle Massive Big Sur Blaze
After more than a week, a 38,000-acre wildfire on the California coast is still growing, and authorities warn it could burn through August even after it is contained.
Tortoise Wins Again: Slow And Steady Pace Outruns L.A. Fire
An animal control agency got a call from the sheriff's department about "a tortoise that was running down the street, and away from the fire zone."
Destroying 162 More Homes, Fire Ranks As Fourth Worst In California History
The "Valley Fire" has destroyed 1,050 structures, and despite being 69 percent contained, it is still threatening thousands of other homes.
Calif. Governor Declares Emergency Amid Massive Wildfires
Years of drought have helped fuel two fast-moving blazes near San Francisco. Jerry Brown said his emergency declaration will speed up the removal of debris caused by the fires.