climate change As wildfire season looms, California adds 900 firefighters to its crews By Rachel Becker | CALmatters | July 9, 2020 Fewer inmates are available for hand crews so the state is filling the gap.
Bay Area Fireworks to blame for multiple Bay Area fires By Bay City News | July 6, 2020 In San Francisco, crews battled 110 fires between 3 p.m. Saturday and 3 a.m. Sunday, with all but two attributed to fireworks.
City Photos | Dracena Park is the scene of risky ‘low angle’ rescue practice By Photos by Julie Reichle | July 3, 2020 Fire fighters used the steep sides of the quarry to practice the dramatic technique of rescuing victims from steep falls.
Bay Area How a PG&E contractor with a sketchy past made millions after California’s deadliest fire By Scott Morris | Bay City News | June 30, 2020 PG&E overlooked a contractor’s involvement in illicit dumping before hiring it to clean up after the Camp Fire.
Around Town PHOTOS | On to greener pastures: Moraga Ave. closed as goats cross from Corporation Yard to Blair Park By Photos by Julie Reichle | June 30, 2020 Local goat keeper Martin Mattarese spoke to locals about fire prevention, vegetation management and, yes, goats.
Bay Area Fireworks cause of three-alarm fire in Oakland hills By Bay City News | June 29, 2020 Illegal fireworks are to blame for a brushfire that burned 2.5 acres in the Oakland hills early Sunday morning.
City Message from Fire Chief: Fireworks, sparklers are dangerous and illegal By Bret Black | Piedmont Fire Department | June 25, 2020 As the 4th of July approaches, PFD reminds us that all forms of fireworks are prohibited in Piedmont.
California PG&E sentenced to maximum $4M penalty in Camp Fire By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | June 19, 2020 PG&E engaged in "a callous disregard for the safety and property of the citizens of Butte County," says Judge Michael Deems.
California PG&E to plead guilty Tuesday to 84 involuntary manslaughter counts in Camp Fire case By Julia Cheever | Bay City News | June 16, 2020 Under a plea agreement announced in March, the utility will pay the maximum possible penalty of about $4 million.
City Video: Fire Chief asks residents to prepare for fire season By Bret Black, Piedmont Fire Chief | June 9, 2020 Removing dead and dying plants, shrubs, trees and grass will help defend your home from wildfires.