Cal Fire

State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant says climate change, population growth and tree mortality has made the concept of a fire season out of date. “It really has become a fire year,” he says.

A vegetation fire resulted in evacuations in Pajaro, Monterey County

Last winter's rain has helped reduce fire risk so far, but a Cal Fire environmental scientist says danger will continue to increase as the hot, dry weather continues.

The fire started July 21 at 3 p.m. and is now 85% contained at 104 acres as of July 25.

With California suffering a drought emergency, this year's fire season could be intense. A Cal Fire battalion chief tells us how to stay informed and prepared.

A months-long investigation from The California Newsroom examined Cal Fire’s efforts to prevent catastrophic wildfires, ahead of what could be another devastating fire season.

Welcome to KAZU's weekly news roundup for 4/9/21. Here you'll find the top local stories of the week and a few select national stories from NPR.After more…

Firefighters responded to multiple fires in Santa Cruz County Tuesday after high winds amid dry conditions. Two of the fires prompted evacuations. Those…

A small crew of firefighters pack into a red fire engine and barrel up a road west of Brookdale in the Santa Cruz Mountains. They’re on mop up duty;…

The River Fire, south of Salinas, is 10 percent contained and has burned 2,800 acres. Around 1,500 structures are threatened and five have been damaged.…