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Elephant Fire burns more than 12,000 acres in Northern California

Evacuation orders remained in place Monday for the Elephant Fire that has burned more than 12,300 acres in Northern California's Tahoe National Forest.

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Fast-moving wildfire in the northern Sierra Nevada burns more than 6,000 acres

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Elephant fire becomes California’s second biggest of the year

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Update: Elephant Fire in Sierra County grows to 12,303 acres, remains 5% contained

Elephant Fire initially started 2:58 p.m. July 11 north of North of Loyalton and Highway 49, Loyalton in Sierra County, California.

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Elephant Fire near Loyalton burns 6,400 acres, at 5% containment

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Illegal drone activity disrupts Elephant Fire efforts, Sierra County Sheriff's Office reports

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Increased fire risk expected in Northern California for next few months. See where

A wet and warm spring sliding into a hot summer has primed portions of Northern California for an above-average risk of wildfires.

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Fire destroys medical equipment warehouse in California and prompts evacuations at nearby facilities

A fire has destroyed a medical equipment warehouse east of San Francisco and sent thick black smoke pouring into the sky.

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Fast-growing Summit Fire tearing through California Joshua trees, photos show

The blaze was approaching the 2024 Bridge Fire burn scar, which ripped through the Angeles National Forest and threatened Mountain High ski resort.

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Evacuation warnings as wall of flames challenges NorCal fire crews

Two separate vegetation fires in Northern California merged into a single fast-growing wildfire early Wednesday, torching about 50 acres as firefighters battled nearly impossible conditions on mountainsides so steep they reached a 100% incline.

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Crews battle massive Tracy fire in California distribution center

A massive warehouse fire broke out in the early afternoon on Thursday, June 11 in a distribution center in Northern California and has led to the area being evacuated, according to the Tracy Police Department.

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Dry lightning enters Northern California forecast, prompting fire weather warnings

The National Weather Service predicts isolated dry lightning in the Sierra Nevada before more widespread thunderstorms present heightened fire danger to a larger area.

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Escaped control burn sparks Putah Fire, burning hundreds of acres near Winters

All evacuation warnings have been lifted for the Putah Fire near Winters, Cal Fire said Tuesday, a day after the wildfire began as a prescribed burn that escaped its control lines. The fire, named after nearby Putah Creek,

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California officials warn of wildfire risk, tougher fireworks enforcement before July 4

As wildfire danger grows, California officials are cracking down on illegal fireworks. Here's what to know before July 4.

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New heat wave, hot gusty wind, fire risk to hit Redding area

A heat wave that will grip inland Northern California will be felt in Redding starting on Thursday, June 11 when the temperature hits over 100 degrees for the first time this season. Redding and Shasta County, parts of northern and central Sacramento ...