Yosemite has been experiencing periodical air quality changes due to regional fires. Numerous large fires are burning along the entire western part of the United States and transport winds are carrying smoke across a very large region. This pattern may continue for the next few days. We urge everyone to …

Firefighters are battling a wind driven grass fire off Apple Rd in Wilton, CA. Currently no structures are threatened. Forward progress has been stopped.

CALFIRE and United States Forest Service (USFS) are Unified Command of the Elk Incident located off Elk Mountain Road in the community of Upper Lake, Lake County. The Elk Incident is currently 450 acres, 20 % contained. Firefighters at scene are aggressively fighting the fire with additional firefighting resources requested …

Fire crews battled a wildland fire that threatened several structures in the area. Aircraft and ground crews held the fire at 51 acres and limited damage to one travel trailer. Crews will remain at scene throughout the night.

Northern California Burned Areas Begin Recovery Journey REDDING, California – Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. The …

Northern California Burned Areas Begin Recovery Journey REDDING, California – Many forests depend on periodic fires to maintain healthy ecosystems. In these fire adapted areas, fire promotes plant diversity and burns away accumulations of live and dead plant material such as pine needles, leaves, branches, and smaller understory trees. The …

The Arrowhead Fire was reported at 3:07 pm today. It is burning near the bottom south end of Waterman Canyon west of the Arrowhead Springs Resort. It is approximately 15 acres in size and is now 100% contained. Hwy 18 one lane northbound and southbound now open, motorists urged to …

Firefighters responded to a wildland fire this morning, and despite the hot and dry conditions, the fire was held to 1/2 acre. The fire was at the mouth of Lytle Creek Road, north of Glen Helen Parkway. Motorists and visitors will see firefighters and fire apparatus in the area, please …

Firefighters are aggressively battling a fire in the area of Democrat Gulch. An increase in winds continues to cause the fire to spot ahead of itself, further challenging firefighters. The fire is burning in timber, along Oregon Mountain. Communication towers on Oregon Mountain are threatened.

The Summit Fire is burning near Snow Summit Ski Resort south of Big Bear Lake. It was reported at 12:25 pm and is approximately 100 acres in size and is now 30% contained. The cause of the fire is under investigation and it is burning in timber. Mandatory Evacuations are …