Plaskett Fire grows in California's Big Sur just south of Timber Fire; evacuations ordered

A new fire that broke out in California's Big Sur on Wednesday morning grew on Thursday, prompted evacuations just south of where crews have battled a massive wildfire that has burned for more than two weeks.

Where are wildfires in California? See tracker and smoke maps

A wildfire ignited in California’s Tuolumne County near Yosemite National Park. Here’s the latest on size, containment and air quality.

Clover fire in Nevada County | Updates, evacuations, and maps

The fire is burning near the 15000 block of Clover Valley Road in Grass Valley. All evacuation orders and warnings have been lifted.
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Map: Where wildfires are burning in Southern California

Three wildfires have burned thousands acres this week in Southern California and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties. The fires blanketed widespread parts of the region with smoke ...

California’s new fire-safe landscaping rules are strongest in the country

After a long fight, officials in California adopted stronger fire-safe landscaping rules within five feet of a home.

Ross Fire in Calaveras County | Updates, Evacuations, and Maps

Cal Fire says the Ross Fire is burning in the area of 3300 Canyon Court in Murphys. The Calaveras County Sheriff's Office has issued an evacuation order for Zone CCU-133. Residents in this zone should evacuate immediately and follow the directions of emergency personnel.

California homes face landscaping changes under 'Zone 0' fire rules

California may adopt "Zone 0" rules that could impact property owners statewide. The changes would be phased in over five years.