The Latest News and information about California Fires

On Friday October 21st, a 100-acre fire spread in San Bernardino County on Yucaipa Ridge. This wildfire was dubbed the Mill Fire for its short distance to the Mill Creek ranger station. Though the brush fire shut down a section of Highway 38 around noon on Friday, the highway re-opened around 7:00 PM the same day. [...]

Named "The Great Fire" by firefighters on the scene, this recent fire began on October 1st and has since scorched 2,000 acres near Julian. Firefighters from as far as Northern California have come to battle the fire, which is currently 75% contained and covering very steep terrain. Thanks to favorable weather conditions and the efforts [...]

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 August 18th, around 11 am, a fire broke out in Modoc County, 4 miles North of Fort Bidwell.  The blaze, known as Annie Fire, was fully contained on August 21st around 5 pm with the help of 295 personnel, 5 water tenders, 1 dozer and 1 helicopter. It managed to burn 2,076 acres but [...]

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 [...]

On July 31st, 2011 multiple lightning strikes sparked 14 fires: 8 in Madera County and 6 in Mariposa County.  The largest of the fires is Hensley Fire, which is located northeast of Madera and burning 95 acres.  All fires are located in remote areas with which has made it difficult for fire crews to access.  Currently, all [...]

San Diego County is currently battling a fire in Los Coyotes Reservation near Warner Springs.  The fire began on July 21st around 10 p.m. and fire crews expect to have it fully contained by Saturday, July 30th. The fire was started by arson and has burned 14,100 acres.  A shack located near the Eagle Rock [...]

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.