Update: 86 Fire in Riverside County now brought under 100% containment
86 Fire initially started 5:26 p.m. Sep. 27 in Riverside County. Since its discovery six weeks ago, it has burned 38 acres. As of Tuesday afternoon, the fire crew successfully encircled the entire perimeter of the fire in control lines. However, the cause is still being investigated.
California's Mountain Fire reaches 31% containment, 20,630 acres burned
Firefighters in California reported making progress toward containing the Mountain Fire, amid favorable weather conditions.
Mountain Fire containment rises; winds to kick up again in Ventura, Los Angeles counties
The forecast calls for winds to kick up again. But officials say conditions will not reach the magnitude of last week's Santa Anas.
Update: Solar Fire in Merced County now brought under 100% containment
Note that full containment doesn't mean the fire is completely out. In this case, it means that the wildfire has been fully enclosed by a control line and it is now stopped from spreading. A fully contained wildfire may continue to burn within the containment perimeter but is not likely to spread.
Mountain Fire in Ventura County contained at 31%, Cal Fire announces
The fire that’s consumed several homes in Ventura County and forced residents to vacate their properties has been contained by 31%, firefighters announced Sunday night. The Mountain Fire, which swelled to more than 20,
Fire crews gain greater control over Mountain fire on Sunday, as containment reaches 31%
Still, the wildfire continues to creep and smolder in steep terrain, officials said, and communities remain threatened.
Update: Mountain Fire in Ventura County – 42% containment reached
Mountain Fire initially started 8:51 a.m. Nov. 6 in Ventura County. It has burned 20,630 acres after being active for five days. By Monday evening, a crew of 2,399 firefighters effectively contained 42% of the fire.
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Highway 330 repair work continues after Line fire caused structural damage
The reopening date depends on when materials and equipment are received and weather conditions, writes Amy Bentley.
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Line Fire in Southern California a threat to Big Bear Lake, officials say: "We're concerned for the citizens"
Gov. Gavin Newsom activated the California National Guard on Monday to join nearly 2,000 firefighters battling the Line Fire. The order authorized the guard to deploy 80 soldiers as hand crews ...
The Mountain fire is scorching Ventura County. Here’s what we know
The Mountain fire broke out Wednesday morning. By Thursday afternoon, the blaze had burned more than 20,000 acres.
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With Southern California’s 3 big wildfires just about out, an update on the havoc they’ve caused
a spokesman for the California Interagency Incident Management Team Four. Some smoke may still be visible. The San Bernardino National Forest has closed the area in and around where Line fire ...
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Dozens of fires still burn in US Northeast but California fire is under relative control
The Northeast is keeping a wary eye on dozens of fires that killed at least one person and continue to burn amid very dry ...
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Crashes and Disasters
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California blaze claims over 130 homes as firefighters gain ground
Hurricane-strength winds this week fueled an explosion in the Mountain Fire near Camarillo, outside Los Angeles, which grew ...
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San Bernardino County works to prepare area in Line Fire burn scar for possible flooding, mudflows
(KABC) -- In Southern California, storm preparations follow after major wildfires. That's what San Bernardino crews are now doing -- preparing areas in the Line Fire burn scar for possible ...
Before the Mountain Fire, these blazes erupted on South Mountain in Ventura County
At least three other significant brush fires have ignited on the hilly terrain of Ventura County's South Mountain since 2019.
Map: Mountain Fire evacuations continue to expand in Ventura County
On Thursday morning, new evacuations were ordered for areas of Santa Paula and Bardsdale, along the Santa Clara River.
Update: Garden Fire in San Diego County hits full containment by Saturday evening
Garden Fire initially started 12:48 p.m. Nov. 8 in San Diego County. Since its discovery 28 hours ago, it has burned 48 acres ...