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 September 10th, a lightning storm started three separate wildfires in Kern County.  The three separate fires (Milano Fire, Spring Fire and Cottonwood Fire) have now burned together and formed a large blaze that has burned over 25,000 acres.  So far, there have only been two injuries and an estimated cost to date of $5.1 [...]

On Saturday, August 27th, a wildfire broke out in Pinon Hills, which is located in between San Bernardino County and Los Angeles County.  Witnesses reported that they saw a lightning strike before the blaze broke out but it has not been officially confirmed that lightning was the cause.  The fire has burned 345 acres and [...]

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 [...]