August 25, 2020 California firefighters get help in battling series of massive blazes California firefighters are hoping Tuesday that reinforcements arriving from other states can help them gain ground on a number of wildfires that so far have killed seven people and damaged more than 1,200 buildings and homes.Â
August 24, 2020 Action director Peter Berg touts nephew firefighter as California wildfires rage Big-time action director Peter Berg took to social media to commend his nephew who is a firefighter tending to the massive wildfires out west.
August 24, 2020 California wildfires lead Airbnb to offer free housing for evacuees As California wildfires spread, home rental companies see surge in demand for free housing
August 24, 2020 California looters snatch firefighter’s wallet, drain bank account during massive CZU blaze: report A California fire commander had his wallet stolen and bank account drained over the weekend while helping to combat the massive CZU Lightning Complex Fire, according to a report.
August 22, 2020 Trump issues Presidential Disaster Declaration for California President Trump issued a disaster declaration Saturday for the California wildfires that have burned nearly one million acres in a week.
August 21, 2020 Two of largest fires in California's history burn thousands of acres Two of the top ten largest wildfires in California’s history are currently raging across the state. The SCU Lighting Complex has burned 229,968 acres as of 5:00 PM PT, making it the 7th largest fire in California history. The LNU Lightning Complex has burned 219,067 acres as of 5:49 PM PT, making it the 10 largest.
August 21, 2020 Utah, other states' air-quality to dip over weekend as wildfire smoke spreads: report The smoke is a possible harbinger of further fires that may spread.
August 21, 2020 Massive wildfire destroys Big Basin State Park's historic buildings As devastating wildfires continue to tear through the Santa Cruz Mountains, officials reported Thursday afternoon that historic structures at Big Basin Redwoods State Park had burned to the ground.
August 20, 2020 Newsom scorches Trump in abbreviated DNC appearance as wildfires rage California Gov. Gavin Newsom knocked President Trump Thursday before praising the Democratic ticket in a Democratic Convention appearance that had been modified due to the large-scale outbreak of wildfires across his home state.
August 20, 2020 California pilot killed in firefighting helicopter crash had wife, 2 daughters The California helicopter pilot who died after crashing during a water-dropping mission in Fresno County Wednesday has been identified as a 52-year-old father of two.