The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection is currently seeking public comment on a newly released map of “Fire Hazard Severity Zones in Local Responsibility Areas.” ...

Emergency crews responded to a garage and house fire in Rancho Cordova on Wednesday afternoon, the Sacramento Metro Fire District said.

A gas line ruptured Wednesday morning in Oroville, Cal Fire Butte County said. Nearby residents are asked to shelter in place ...

The “fuel” part of the equation can be affected by climate change. California’s rainy season came in late last year, leaving ...

The wildfire insurance crisis isn’t just a California problem — Colorado homeowners are also seeing their policies canceled.

More parts of Orange County are identified where residents might be required to start taking measures to protect their homes.

For the first time ever, California fire officials have identified the City of Santa Maria as having the potential risk of a ...

The city’s seismologist turned climate disaster expert wants better building codes but isn’t waiting around for them.

New Cal Fire maps show the city’s ‘very high’ territory has increased 5% since 2011. City firefighters will discuss the maps at an April 10 community workshop.

The blaze, which is being called the Silver Fire, was reported at around 2:10 p.m. on Sunday near Highway 6 and Silver Canyon ...

The wildfire — which some agencies called the Laws Fire — was reported Sunday afternoon near the highway bridge over the ...