CAL FIRE’s Siskiyou Unit is reminding people on social media that Christmas trees can become a serious fire hazard once the holidays wrap up.

A new prescribed burn, named Crook Ranch Vmp Fuel Reduction, was initiated today at 1:51 p.m. in Tuolumne County, California. The prescribed fire has been burning on private land. Currently, there are no specifics available regarding the size of area burned or the crew executing the prescribed fire.

Cal Fire BEU confirms at least two people are hospitalized and the spa area of Casa Palmero is evacuated after a hazmat incident on Sunday morning.

A California fire department is celebrating a baby boom that's warming the hearts of social media fans. The Stockton Fire Department shared in a Facebook post that staff members welcomed an impressive 22 babies this year. “2025 was a busy year for Stockton Fire … and not just our call volume!" the department said.

Drawing on lessons from recent blazes, a state commission has released a series of recommendations to protect older adults.

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and interactions with firefighters after Lachman fire ignited, before it rekindled Jan.

CHP reports that two lanes have re-opened. Crews remain on scene clearing wreckage and assessing damage to the Whitewater Bridge, which remains closed pending further inspection for structural damage.

A new prescribed burn, called Army Corp Hogan Lake Fuel Reduction, was initiated today at 1:24 p.m. in Calaveras County, California. The prescribed fire has been burning on federal land managed by the U.S. Department of Defence.

Rain will pick up Wednesday morning, with the heaviest downpours forecast from Wednesday night into Thursday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.