The Latest News and information about California Fires

Ignited by lightning on September 25, the Buckeye Fire covered 1,040 acres five miles west of Bridgeport near the Buckeye Hot Springs. The fire was difficult to control because of its location's hazardous terrain, but firefighters achieved full containment today, September 28 without any reported injuries. Firefighters will continue mopping up hot spots and other restorative [...]

On Saturday, August 13, a wildfire known as the Knoxville fire began to blaze in Napa County.  On Sunday it gained some acreage but firefighters were able tocatch up and contain it.  So far, the fire has burned an estimated 508 acres. Fire crews have 85% of the fire contained and expect to have it [...]

A lightning strike is responsible for starting a fire in Sequoia National Forest/Tulare County area.  The blaze spread quickly and has burned an estimated 20,358 acres.  The fire traveled deep within the forest, which has forced fire crews to use helicopters to fly in crews and equipment.  So far, 75% of the fire has been [...]

A fire that started on August 3rd in Mendocino County continues to burn today.  The blaze spread over 617 acres and injured one person.  The fire is located on Hams Pass Rd. and Hulls Mountain area, Northeast of Covello.  No structures have been been damaged and fire crews claim to have 97% of the fire [...]

The Pozo Fire that started in northeastern San Luis Obispo on Saturday, August 21st is finally at 100% containment.  The fire burned over 1,100 acres.  The cause of the blaze is still under investigation.

McKinley Fire Name: McKinley Fire County: Riverside County Location: McKinley St and Indiana Ave near Home Gardens, east of Corona Administrative Unit: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Status/Notes: 1,028 acres – 100% containment Date Started: May 20, 2010 12:48 pm Last update: May 21, 2010 6:30 pm India Fire Name: India Fire County: San Diego Location: [...]