Update: Collier Fire burns 16.6 acres in Contra Costa County since July 13

Collier Fire initially started 7:43 p.m. July 13 on Collier Canyon Road South of Highland Road in Contra Costa County, California. It has burned 16.6 acres after being active for four hours. At this ...

Increased fire risk expected in Northern California for next few months. See where

A wet and warm spring sliding into a hot summer has primed portions of Northern California for an above-average risk of ...

New FireSat satellites promise faster wildfire detection over California and beyond

A trio of satellites set to launch early Tuesday will give wildland firefighters more time to respond and scientists more ...

'New era.' California's wildfires to be detected by satellites

Nonprofit Earth Fire Alliance launched its FireSat satellites from the Vandenberg Space Force Base in California. It’s the ...
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Here are some alarming California wildfire statistics from recent years

The first day of summer was Sunday, June 21. And, while fire season is year-round in California, the vast majority of wildfires are in the summer months. RELATED: Few roads out, higher wildfire risk: ...