Nation Sep 09 Firefighters overtaken by flames in California mountains More than a dozen California firefighters trying to protect a fire station in rugged mountains were overrun by flames Tuesday, and several were hurt.
Nation Sep 07 California sets record with 2 million acres burned so far this year Officials say the most striking thing about the record is how early it was set — with the most dangerous part of the year ahead.
Nation Oct 31 2 new California fires burn homes and send residents fleeing The latest blazes erupted in the heavily populated inland region east of Los Angeles as strong, seasonal Santa Ana winds continued to blow with gusts of up to 60 mph.
Nation Jul 08 California quakes serve as ‘wake-up call’ to be better prepared California is spending more than $16 million to install thousands of quake-detecting sensors statewide after two large earthquakes shook the state.