Nov 11 Australian state declares an emergency due to wildfires By Rod McGuirk, Associated Press Fires in New South Wales state have claimed three lives, destroyed more than 150 homes and razed more than 1 million hectares (3,800 square miles) of forest and farmland since Friday. Continue reading
Nov 08 One year after a deadly wildfire, Paradise pauses to remember By Adam Beam, Associated Press Californians on Friday commemorated the day when a terrifying blaze blew through the town and prompted a panicked evacuation that forced some people to abandon their cars as the fire closed in on gridlocked roads. Continue reading
Nov 06 Paradise rebuilds, but is it safer a year after California wildfire? By Don Thompson, Associated Press About 3,000 people have come back, and nearly 200 grocery stores, restaurants and businesses have reopened in Paradise, California. Continue reading
Nov 04 California evacuations lifted as wildfires become more contained By Christopher Weber, Associated Press About 70 percent of the Maria wildfire near Los Angeles is contained. Continue reading
Nov 01 Watch 1:32 In California, nearly 9,000 acres scorched by fast-moving Ventura County brush fire By Stephanie Sy Although California’s battle with wildfires eased a bit Friday, officials warn that the concern is far from over. Firefighters faced a fast-moving brush fire north of Los Angeles overnight, fueled in part by the flammable oil in the eucalyptus trees… Continue watching
Oct 31 2 new California fires burn homes and send residents fleeing By Brian Melley, Marcio Jose Sanchez, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Oct 30 Wildfire erupts near Reagan Library in Southern California By Marcio Sanchez, Gregory Bull, Associated Press The brush fire broke out just before dawn in the Simi Valley area north of Los Angeles and grew to more than 400 acres. Continue reading
Oct 30 Latest California blackout hits 1.5 million people By Janie Har, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Frustration and anger mounted across Northern California as Pacific Gas & Electric, the state's largest utility, began its third round of sweeping blackouts in a week. Continue reading
Oct 29 Frustration with California utility rises as blackouts endure By Don Thompson, Jocelyn Gecker, Associated Press Pacific Gas & Electric Corp. said its latest blackout will start early Tuesday and affect 605,000 customers. Continue reading
Oct 28 PG&E says its power lines may have started 2 fires By Associated Press The utility is already under severe financial pressure after its equipment has been blamed for a series of destructive wildfires in Northern California. Continue reading