See more of our trusted coverage when you search. Prefer Newsweek on Google to see more of our trusted coverage when you search. The Timber Fire, which ignited on August 8 and remains under ...

Air quality has declined, prompting health advisories for local residents. The fire's cause is still under investigation ...

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) maps identify areas most vulnerable to wildfires over ...

California's third-largest wildfire of 2026 has scorched more than 27,000 acres so far.

The Lucas Fire has burned 4,128 acres near the Lake-Mendocino county line and is 35% contained.

CAL FIRE has launched a new mobile platform designed to give Californians real-time information about wildfires and other emergencies directly from public safety agencies. The new platform, called ...

When the Woodside Fire ignited at 1:43 p.m. on July 30, 2026, near the entrance to Woodside Campground at Salt Point State Park, it went from three acres to an estimated 100 acres in less than three ...

The nation’s largest firefighting organization is using AI technology to accurately — and quickly — track building development, defensible space, evacuation routes and more. The California Department ...

The Timber Fire burning in Big Sur continued to grow Tuesday, officials said, as evacuations and park closures are in effect for parts of the rugged portion of California's Central Coast. As of 4:28 p ...

A wildfire in California's iconic Big Sur region has expanded to more than 19,000 acres, threatening hundreds of structures and prompting evacuations as firefighters work to increase containment in ...