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Crews halt forward spread of Ridge Fire in Tehama County

What west Red Bluff residents should watch after crews stopped the 3- to 4-acre Ridge Road fire's spread.

Sutter County fire station reduces hours to address staffing shortage

See which Sutter County stations rotated brownouts, how 911 response worked, and when full staffing returned.

Fink Fire Erupts in Stanislaus County as Firefighters Respond

Where the Fink Fire was reported, who responded, and where Patterson-area residents can check current fire status.

New fire hazard rules apply to some Solano County high-risk areas

Find whether your Vacaville address is in a hazard zone and what clearance work applies now.

Hawk Fire prompts evacuation warnings for Sierra County

See which Sierra County zones faced Get Set warnings and what to check for housing and return.

Clark Fire Reported Burning in Santa Barbara County

Learn where the Orcutt-area Clark Fire burned, how it affected Highway 101, and how to distinguish it from Palmdale's fire.

Sorrento Fire in San Diego County approaches full containment

See how containment progressed, when evacuations ended and why parts of the preserve stayed closed.

Fire Reported in San Bernardino County on August 26

Details on San Bernardino's August 26 fires, including threatened homes, a tow-yard ember fire, and reported injuries.

Wood Fire in Riverside County reaches 95 percent containment

Perris residents near the Wood Fire can see how crews contained 77 acres, what evacuations changed, and what the last patrol work involves.

Feds Investigate PG&E Role in Twain Fire in Plumas County

What PG&E's CPUC filing says about the Twain Fire, who is investigating it, and the steps affected Plumas County residents can take now.

Trafton Fire remains active in Mono County in August

No "Trafton Fire" appears on any official California record for Mono County — here's what the evidence shows and how to verify fire claims.

Blue Fire reported in Mendocino County on August 26

Learn how to distinguish the unverified Mendocino Blue Fire report from the documented 2025 Siskiyou incident and find local alerts.

Tiptop Fire Reported in Mariposa County August 26

Learn what the preliminary Tiptop Fire record confirms, what remains unknown, and where to look for any local safety orders.

Madera County emergency responders participate in wildfire preparedness training

Learn what Madera County's wildfire training covers and the four steps residents should take before an evacuation.

C2 Fire Reported in Lassen County on August 27

The available records clarify which Lassen County fire was documented on August 27 and explain why the "C2 Fire" label remains unconfirmed.

Kings County Fire Chief Expresses Concerns About Avenal’s Fire Department

Avenal residents can see what the fire-service dispute changed, what remains uncertain, and why staffing matters during the transition.

Game Fire Reported in Kern County on August 26

See where the Game Fire was recorded, which communities are closest, and which critical details remain unavailable.

Shifting winds challenge crews battling Rock Fire in Inyo County

See how wind, terrain and storms drove the Rock Fire—and how to distinguish old warnings from its final status.

Imperial County proclaims emergency following August 12 storm damage

Learn what Imperial County's local emergency changes, where damage was heaviest, and what remains unconfirmed.

Eel Fire Breaks Out and Burns in Humboldt County

Official records place the 2018 Eel Fire in Mendocino County and clarify Humboldt County's mutual-aid role.

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