Dome Fire in Yosemite determined to have been caused by abandoned campfire

The Dome Fire burning in Yosemite National Park was caused by an abandoned campfire, according to officials, as firefighters continue working to contain the blaze two weeks after it began.

• Sep 29

Dome Fire burns 1,177 acres in California's Yosemite National Park

The Dome Fire in California's Yosemite National Park has rapidly grown as firefighters work to slow the flames burning in steep terrain in Mariposa County.

• Sep 17

Lucas Fire surpasses 1,000 acres at Mendocino-Lake county line as evacuations remain

The Lucas Fire burning in the Potter Valley area of Mendocino County, right at the Lake County border, has prompted an evacuation order.

• Sep 10

2 firefighters injured battling Colorado Fire in Mariposa County

Two firefighters were injured while battling a wildfire in California's Mariposa County that prompted evacuation orders and road closures.

• Sep 2

Forward progress of Ross Fire in Calaveras County stopped, evacuation order downgraded

An evacuation order for the Ross Fire in Calaveras County was downgraded as crews stopped the forward progress.

• Aug 21

Suspect arrested on suspicion of starting Clover Fire in Alta Sierra area

The evacuation order and warning were lifted for the Clover Fire in the Alta Sierra area in Nevada County on Friday afternoon.

• Aug 21

Evacuations lifted for Loma Fire east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County

Evacuation orders have been lifted for a wildfire that ignited east of Mountain Ranch in Calaveras County on Thursday, officials said.

• Aug 21

Talbot Fire evacuation warning lifted as containment continues to grow

An evacuation warning for a wildfire burning in the Tahoe National Forest was lifted as containment increased to 55%.

• Aug 15

Yuba Fire near Nevada City burns nearly 20 acres, evacuations lifted

A fire in the area of Yuba Ridge Drive near Nevada City forced an evacuation order and warnings.

• Aug 12

Woman admits to starting Fred Mountain Fire near California-Nevada border, officials say

A 47-year-old woman was arrested on suspicion of intentionally starting the Fred Mountain Fire, one of two wildfires that have merged at the California-Nevada border as thousands of people remain under evacuation orders and warnings.

• Aug 11

Crews stop forward progress of Hawk Fire in Somerset area of El Dorado County

Crews in Northern California's El Dorado County have stopped the forward progress of a wildfire that prompted mandatory evacuation orders and warnings for parts of the Somerset area, officials said Monday.

• Aug 10

Friend remembers Northern California Gann Fire victim who stayed behind, refusing to leave her dogs

It's a loss one friend says came after Susan Solari made the heartbreaking decision to stay behind with the dogs she loved.

• Aug 6

Gann Fire evacuees recount fleeing from homes as fast-moving flames grow

For Mary Anne and Glenn Meeks, the fire's rapid growth left little time to prepare. The couple spent the night at an evacuation center in Valley Springs after flames moved to within a few miles of their home.

• Aug 4

Northern California Gann Fire in Calaveras County tops 7,000 acres with no containment

The Northern California wildfire has burned 7,052 acres with no containment, keeping evacuations in place near New Hogan Lake.

• Aug 5

All evacuation orders lifted for Mooney Fire near Nevada-Yuba county line

All evacuation orders have been lifted for a fast-moving wildfire that sparked near the Nevada and Yuba county line Wednesday afternoon.

• Jul 22

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