California grandfather Jose Villalta died after saving his family in a house fire on Dec. 27. He helped get everyone out of the house, but went back inside after realizing his 14-year-old grandson had yet to escape.

CAL FIRE’s Siskiyou Unit is reminding people on social media that Christmas trees can become a serious fire hazard once the holidays wrap up.

CHP reports that two lanes have re-opened. Crews remain on scene clearing wreckage and assessing damage to the Whitewater Bridge, which remains closed pending further inspection for structural damage.

Newly-released text messages and depositions from California State Parks staffers offer details of state actions and interactions with firefighters after Lachman fire ignited, before it rekindled Jan.

At least 800 residents of senior facilities had to abandon essential services and social bonds, but some say returning to their homes has given them a renewed sense of possibility.

A new wildfire was reported today at 7:43 a.m. in Riverside County, California. Dillon Rd / Ave 44 Fire has been burning on private land. At this time, the containment status is unknown and the cause of the fire remains undetermined.

State regulators ordered Southern California Edison to identify fire risks on its unused transmission lines like the century-old equipment suspected of igniting the Eaton wildfire.

A California fire department is celebrating a baby boom that's warming the hearts of social media fans. The Stockton Fire Department shared in a Facebook post that staff members welcomed an impressive 22 babies this year. “2025 was a busy year for Stockton Fire … and not just our call volume!" the department said.