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Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire in eastern California has spread rapidly, prompting evacuations and threatening critical areas.

California

Update: Silver Fire burns 1,000 acres in Inyo County

The Silver Fire has rapidly spread, leading to urgent evacuation orders for several communities in California.

20 hours ago

California

Update: Silver Fire burns 1,611 acres in Inyo County since April 28

The Silver Fire in Inyo County has rapidly burned 1,611 acres since its start.

Los Angeles

Update: Containment progress - Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 43%

The Palisades Fire has burned over 23,000 acres, prompting extensive firefighting efforts and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Los Angeles

Update: Eaton Fire at 89% containment, 14,021 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County

The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,021 acres but is now 89% contained, with critical weather conditions persisting.

Breaking: Penny Fire reported in San Diego County on Feb. 26

A new wildfire named Penny Fire was reported in San Diego County with no information on containment as of the latest update.

US news

fromwww.nytimes.com

Silver Fire in California Prompts Evacuations

A wildfire in eastern California has spread rapidly, prompting evacuations and threatening critical areas.

Update: Silver Fire burns 1,000 acres in Inyo County

The Silver Fire has rapidly spread, leading to urgent evacuation orders for several communities in California.

20 hours ago

Update: Silver Fire burns 1,611 acres in Inyo County since April 28

The Silver Fire in Inyo County has rapidly burned 1,611 acres since its start.

Los Angeles

Update: Containment progress - Palisades Fire in Los Angeles County at 43%

The Palisades Fire has burned over 23,000 acres, prompting extensive firefighting efforts and ongoing investigations into the cause.

Los Angeles

Update: Eaton Fire at 89% containment, 14,021 acres destroyed in Los Angeles County

The Eaton Fire has burned over 14,021 acres but is now 89% contained, with critical weather conditions persisting.

more#wildfire

#wildfires

5 days ago

CAL FIRE seasonal training academy begins early due to wet winter, increased fire fuels

CAL FIRE is starting seasonal firefighter training early to address increased fire risks from a wet winter.

California

Letters: Bring back Cal Fire contract for vulnerable South County

Reinstating Cal Fire's contract is essential to protect South County from wildfires and ensure citizens' safety during drought conditions.

5 days ago

CAL FIRE seasonal training academy begins early due to wet winter, increased fire fuels

CAL FIRE is starting seasonal firefighter training early to address increased fire risks from a wet winter.

California

Letters: Bring back Cal Fire contract for vulnerable South County

Reinstating Cal Fire's contract is essential to protect South County from wildfires and ensure citizens' safety during drought conditions.

Miscellaneous

Here's what it's like to manage Cal Fire's aircraft during a massive wildfire

Aerial firefighting relies on the fast coordination of aircraft to combat wildfires effectively.

2 weeks ago

California

Update: Lake Fire burns 10 acres in Del Norte County since April 13

The Lake Fire in Del Norte County, California, has burned 10 acres and is still not contained.

fromThe Mercury News

Miscellaneous

Here's what it's like to manage Cal Fire's aircraft during a massive wildfire

Aerial firefighting relies on the fast coordination of aircraft to combat wildfires effectively.

2 weeks ago

California

Update: Lake Fire burns 10 acres in Del Norte County since April 13

The Lake Fire in Del Norte County, California, has burned 10 acres and is still not contained.

more#wildfire-management

#wildfire-risk

SF politics

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Silicon Valley real estate

California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry says

Insurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.

SF politics

CAL FIRE overhauls wildfire risk maps, giving some Bay Area homeowners stricter rules

CAL FIRE is updating wildfire risk maps across the Bay Area, necessitating changes for homeowners in high-risk areas.

fromwww.dailynews.com

Silicon Valley real estate

California's new fire maps won't push up insurance rates, industry says

Insurance companies do not use the new Cal Fire wildfire maps to determine home insurance rates or coverage.

more#wildfire-risk

#local-government

SF parents

Over public concern, south and central fire districts in Santa Clara County merge

The merger of Santa Clara County fire districts aims to ensure public safety amid fiscal challenges.

Concerns about transparency and public safety arise from merging the fire districts.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Los Angeles

What happens to South County firefighters as district dissolves? - San Jose Spotlight

The Santa Clara County Board plans to dissolve the South County Fire District, possibly displacing firefighters and increasing response times during emergencies.

SF parents

Over public concern, south and central fire districts in Santa Clara County merge

The merger of Santa Clara County fire districts aims to ensure public safety amid fiscal challenges.

Concerns about transparency and public safety arise from merging the fire districts.

fromSan Jose Spotlight

Los Angeles

What happens to South County firefighters as district dissolves? - San Jose Spotlight

The Santa Clara County Board plans to dissolve the South County Fire District, possibly displacing firefighters and increasing response times during emergencies.

more#local-government

#domestic-violence

Coronavirus

fromLos Angeles Times

'I don't want to die!' Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say

A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death; her spouse is a suspect who allegedly fled the scene after the murder.

fromSFGATE

Cal Fire captain stabbed to death in San Diego County home

A Cal Fire captain was stabbed to death at her home in San Diego County, with the assailant likely known to her.

fromsfist.com

1 month ago

California

Wife of Slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi Located and Arrested In Mexico

Yolanda Olejniczak has been arrested for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, following a violent confrontation captured on camera.

Coronavirus

fromLos Angeles Times

'I don't want to die!' Cal Fire captain begged for mercy during slaying captured on video, officials say

A Cal Fire captain was found stabbed to death; her spouse is a suspect who allegedly fled the scene after the murder.

fromSFGATE

Cal Fire captain stabbed to death in San Diego County home

A Cal Fire captain was stabbed to death at her home in San Diego County, with the assailant likely known to her.

fromsfist.com

1 month ago

California

Wife of Slain Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi Located and Arrested In Mexico

Yolanda Olejniczak has been arrested for the murder of her wife, Cal Fire Captain Rebecca Marodi, following a violent confrontation captured on camera.

more#domestic-violence

East Bay (California)

fromwww.berkeleyside.org

New Cal Fire map shrinks Berkeley's fire hazard' zone. But what does that mean?

Cal Fire's updated fire hazard maps reflect a decrease in very high hazard areas for Berkeley, despite the introduction of moderate and high hazard classifications.

fromsfist.com

Miscellaneous

Thursday Morning What's Up: RFK Jr. Is Our New Health Secretary

A Cal Fire rescue team successfully responded to a severe vehicle accident on Mount Hamilton, ensuring the driver's safety.

fromLos Angeles Times

Cal Fire's updated fire-hazard maps will double the area of locally managed land that must comply with safety codes

California expands fire safety regulations to cover more areas, including 'high' hazard zones.

fromPadailypost

California

Two injured in house fire in Emerald Hills

Two individuals were injured in a house fire, but their injuries are considered minor, and the fire response was prompt.

East Bay (California)

fromwww.ocregister.com

Here's what it's like to manage Cal Fire's aircraft during a massive wildfire

Aerial firefighting in California requires precise coordination among various agencies to effectively combat wildfires.