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California's Oak Fire explodes in size near Yosemite, destroying homes and prompting evacuations

The blaze grew by more than 6,000 acres in one day.

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Oak fire in Mariposa County explodes to 1,600 acres amid hot, dry, windy conditions

A brush fire in Mariposa County showed extreme behavior as it exploded in size to 1,600 acres Friday night, prompting authorities to expand evacuation zones.

Los Angeles Times

Oak fire in Mariposa County explodes to 1,300 acres amid hot, dry, windy conditions

A brush fire in Mariposa County, California, quickly exploded in size to 1,300 acres Friday afternoon, prompting authorities to expand evacuation zones.

Los Angeles Times

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California’s 2022 wildfire season is off to a relatively tame start. Will it last?

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Blazes have burned thousands of acres, cued mandatory evacuations and threatened some of the state’s oldest and most impressive trees, but far fewer acres have burned in California wildfires through the first few weeks of summer than at the same point last year.

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Firefighters gain upper hand over fire near border in California; 100 acres charred

SOUTH COUNTY, Calif. — After quickly assigning nearly 200 firefighters and several helicopters and planes to battle a vegetation fire near the U.S.-Mexico border Sunday afternoon, Cal Fire officials reported they had gained the upper hand and halted the spread of the blaze within three hours.

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200 firefighters battling brush fire near US-Mexico border in California

SAN DIEGO — Nearly 200 firefighters were battling a brush fire on Sunday afternoon southeast of Otay Lake that had a moderate "rate of spread" and charred 60 acres of vegetation, Cal Fire officials said.

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304-acre fire in Shasta County destroys 12 structures, forces evacuations

A brush fire near a small city in Shasta County, California, that prompted evacuation orders Thursday afternoon had destroyed multiple structures and was threatening more, officials said.

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200-acre fire in Shasta County destroys structures, forces evacuations

A brush fire near a small city in Shasta County that prompted evacuation orders Thursday afternoon had destroyed multiple structures and was threatening more, officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Favorable weather helps fight against California forest fire

Favorable weather has helped the fight against a wildfire in California’s Gold Country that has forced evacuations in two counties

The Independent UK

New evacuations for communities near California forest fire

A wildfire that triggered expanded evacuation orders may have been sparked by fireworks or a barbecue on the Fourth of July in a region that's a top tourism destination.

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How many wildfires has California had so far this year? There are several burning now

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The Electra fire in Amador and Calaveras counties has already blazed through 3,034 acres as of Tuesday morning, and this isn’t the first time this year that a wildfire has ignited in California.

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Electra fire in California explodes past 3,000 acres

LOS ANGELES — A fast-growing wildfire burning near the border of Amador and Calaveras counties swelled past 3,000 acres on Tuesday and poses a “continued threat to critical power infrastructure,” officials said.

Los Angeles Times

Sierra Nevada wildfire threatens small rural communities

California authorities say a Sierra Nevada wildfire has destroyed has four structures and is a threat to more than 500 homes and other buildings

The Independent UK

As wildfire season ramps up, PG&E expands instant power shutoff program

LOS ANGELES — As California prepares to enter the heart of wildfire season amid drought and historically dry conditions, Pacific Gas & Electric Co. said Friday that it has expanded its instant power line shutoffs to cover more high-risk areas.

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Rancho fire burns homes in rural Northern California town that saw 2017 mass shooting

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Four and a half years after a mass shooting, the tiny Northern California community of Rancho Tehama has been hit with one of the first significant wildfires of 2022.

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PG&E ‘excessively delayed’ its response to monster Dixie fire inferno, California report says

SAN JOSE, Calif. — PG&E’s response to the mammoth Dixie fire of 2021 was “excessively delayed,” a blunder that was a major factor behind the spread of the devastating inferno, according to a newly released state report.

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PG&E’s ‘excessively delayed response’ worsened Dixie fire spread, Cal Fire report claims

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Cal Fire blamed PG&E Corp. for an “excessively delayed response” that contributed to the furious initial spread of last year’s Dixie fire, which became the second-largest wildfire in California history.

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Fire crews contain up to 20% of Owens fire in Northern California

SAN JOSE, Calif. — Fire crews worked overnight Saturday to contain 20% of the Owens fire, which has burned 36 acres near Point Arena in Mendocino County.

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Critical fire conditions coming to Northern California, forecasters say

Low humidity and gusty winds are coming to Northern California on Thursday and Friday, significantly elevating the fire risk in the region, according to forecasters.

Los Angeles Times

Wind, embers and defensible space: The science of destruction in Laguna Niguel

LOS ANGELES — The weather conditions were unremarkable for coastal Orange County, and even a bit pleasant: Mild temperatures, relatively moist air and a seasonal onshore breeze.

Tribune News Service

Cal Fire finds no 'malicious intent' in destructive 2021 River Fire near Colfax

State fire investigators have determined that the River Fire, which destroyed more than 140 homes last year in the Northern California foothills, was not set maliciously or by way of criminal activity.

Los Angeles Times

A war to halt logging in Northern California reignites. Will it end differently this time?

Michael Hunter slammed a mallet onto a hand-held drum, the beats ringing out in rapid succession.

Los Angeles Times

Rare January fire in Big Sur sparked by embers from pile burning operation, Cal Fire says

LOS ANGELES — State fire investigators have determined what sparked a rare January brush fire in Big Sur, authorities announced Tuesday.

Tribune News Service

Big Sur wildfire forces evacuations, closes California's Hwy. 1

BIG SUR, Calif. — A wildfire that started near the coast in Big Sur jumped to 1,500 acres by Saturday morning, largely due to gusty winds that blew the flames in unpredictable directions and prompted a large number of evacuations, Cal Fire officials said.

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