Smoky skies envelop Bay Area because of northern wildfires; Improvement expected Wednesday
The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service said that the smoke could linger for several days.
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The Bay Area office of the National Weather Service said that the smoke could linger for several days.
Extreme weather is spurring some insurers to exit states like California and Florida, while homeowners grapple with surging premiums.
Power bills for about 16 million people in Northern California will likely increase after state regulators released two rate proposals for one of the nation's largest utilities Wednesday.
There have been 23 weather extreme events in America that cost at least $1 billion this year through August, breaking the record of 22 set in 2020.
A Red Flag Warning issued early Saturday morning for portions of interior Monterey and San Benito counties by the National Weather Service expired at noon.
Fire crews are responding to a vegetation fire that broke out near the community of Lower Lake in Lake County Wednesday afternoon.
Hot weather and windy, dry conditions have led Pacific Gas and Electric to enact public safety power shutoffs in parts of the Bay Area and Northern California to help prevent wildfires.
Team coverage of the hot temperatures set to increase fire danger in the Bay Area and beyond as a Red Flag Warning and Spare the Air alert are set to go into effect (8-29-2023)
Critical fire weather conditions were expected to develop in parts of Northern California including the North Bay, forecasters said Tuesday, with PG&E announcing possible power cuts to parts of eight counties to prevent ignitions if wires are downed or damaged.
Raging wildfires in southwestern Louisiana have forced an entire town of about 1,200 people to abandon their homes. Officials say wind patterns and intense heat are making the fires unpredictable. Nicole Sganga reports.
Maui authorities say anywhere between 500 and 1,000 people remain unaccounted for two weeks after the deadliest U.S. wildfire in more than a century destroyed the community of Lahaina.
Many people are looking for ways to help the response to the deadly wildfires that swept through the Hawaiian island of Maui even as emergency operations continue on Thursday.
The Petaluma Fire Department said Monday that nine of its firefighters have been deployed to assist in ongoing wildfire and storm-related responses in California and recovery efforts following a deadly wildfire in Lahaina, Maui.
Members of the San Francisco-based Asian Firefighters Association are headed to Hawaii to assist in the wildfire relief efforts in Maui. Interview with the association's president, Stan Lee.
At least 115 people were confirmed dead, Maui County said Monday.
Wildfires burning in Northern California and the Plant Fire in Southern California will continue to bring hazy skies to the Bay Area, affecting air quality for at least another day.
Five specialized San Francisco fire engines have been dispatched to far northern California for wildfire service, the San Francisco Fire Department said Saturday.
A local boat captain in Lahaina is being hailed as a hero after she rescued two children from wildfires. CBS News correspondent Lilia Luciano reports on the captain's story and gives an update on search and recovery efforts across Maui.
President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden are heading west on Friday for more rest and relaxation.
The death toll from the wildfires on Maui has risen again to 111 as of Friday. Meanwhile, a top emergency official has resigned amid criticism over the response. Danya Bacchus reports. (8/18/23)
Firefighters battling lightning-sparked blazes in northwest California have gotten some help from wet weather.
Nearly 85% of wildfires are started by people, including from campfires, negligently discarded cigarettes and intentional acts of arson, according to the National Park Service.
Along with donated items and money being gathered by the ILWU Local 10 in San Francisco, people are leaving messages of support. Shawn Chitnis reports.
At least 110 people are now confirmed dead in the Maui wildfires with many more still missing.
Reliable, audible warning systems are becoming more critical during wildfires of increasing speed and ferocity.
