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Fires

More than 20 firefighters remained at the scene on Monday morning; the cause of the fire remains under investigation.

Red Flag danger is determined by a combination of wind speed and humidity.

PFD has beefed up staff for the weekend, and in light of Oakland's fire this afternoon, asks residents to stay alert and be ready to evacuate.

The fire was first reported around 1:30 p.m. and burned around 13 acres in a neighborhood near Highway 580.

PG&E warns of potential power shutoffs as strong offshore winds and low relative humidity raise risk of wildfires.

Be aware of suspicious people when a fire starts -- Cal Fire has arrested 91 suspected arsonists in the last month alone.

The Piedmont Fire Department is sponsoring the drive for National Preparedness Month.

The 1934 Hispano-Suiza J12 Vanvooren Cabriolet was being towed when it caught fire.

A recent FEMA survey found that only a third of people are signed up -- use this resource to find your county’s emergency alert sign-up page.

People — whether purposeful, reckless or simply careless — are responsible for about 95% of California’s wildfires.