The Timber Fire passed the 3,000-acre mark overnight in Big Sur on Wednesday morning as emergency responders attempted to contain the blaze that was threatening more than 500 structures and a condor sanctuary.

The Ramona Air Attack Base reopened Monday following a months-long construction project that paves the way for a new tanker base at the fire station. Local leaders gathered to celebrate the county's new resources — including Cal Fire's fourth of seven ...

A wildfire that has burned thousands of acres across California and Nevada is believed to be human-caused, officials said.

Cal Fire listed the Northern California wildfire at 7,052 acres with 10% containment as of early Wednesday morning.

The El Dorado County Sheriff's Office also issued evacuation warnings Monday afternoon for others in the area.

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Firefighters have largely contained Calaveras County's deadly Gann Fire and the Hawk Fire burning in El Dorado County, but crews continue to battle the fast-moving Bug Fire on the ...

A wildfire that started over the weekend along the California-Nevada border has exploded in size, burning 15,000 acres and prompting evacuations near Reno, officials said.