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<rss xmlns:a10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title>Daily Dispatch: California News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link><description>Daily Dispatch News - Daily News for America's Fire Service</description><image><url>https://www.dailydispatch.com/content/images/RSS_Logo.png</url><title>Daily Dispatch: California News</title><link>https://dailydispatch.com/</link></image><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/26/VIDEO.More.than.1500.cars.burn.in.massive.junkyard.fire.in.Antelope.Valley.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: More than 1,500 cars burn in massive junkyard fire in Antelope Valley</title><description>PHOTOS: At least 1,500 vehicles, if not more, inside of an estimated 20-acre junkyard burned in a three-alarm blaze in the Antelope Valley Thursday.
Firefighters responded to reports of a “yard fire” at 421 W Ave I off of Sierra Highway in Lancaster just after 3 p.m., L.A. County Fire confirmed to KTLA. - PUB DATE: 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/26/Park.Fire.near.Chico.explodes.in.size.to.more.than.164000.acres.forces.evacuations.aspx</link><title>Park Fire near Chico explodes in size to more than 164,000 acres, forces evacuations</title><description>VIDEO: Butte County has declared an emergency in response to the raging Park Fire near Chico. It's prompted a slew of evacuations that have extended into Tehama County.
The emergency declaration will allow the county to request more resources from the state.
As of early Friday morning, Cal Fire reported that the fire had burned more than 164,000 acres — some 256 square miles. - PUB DATE: 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/26/Night.vision.new.helicopters.are.pushing.the.frontiers.of.fighting.wildfires.in.California.aspx</link><title>Night vision, new helicopters are pushing the frontiers of fighting wildfires in California</title><description>VIDEO: The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection boasts the largest civil firefighting aviation unit in the world and, as fires become more destructive and frequent, it’s only getting bigger. With more than 60 helicopters and fixed-wing aircraft used in tandem to monitor and attack fires, Cal Fire has been able to extinguish thousands of wildfires every year. - PUB DATE: 7/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: The Sacramento Bee - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Fri, 26 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/25/Park.Fire.in.Northern.California.expands.to.45550.acres.in.less.than.24.hours.aspx</link><title>Park Fire in Northern California expands to 45,550 acres in less than 24 hours</title><description>VIDEO: A rapidly growing wildfire in Northern California forced evacuations after spreading overnight at an alarming rate.
Evacuations were ordered in California’s Butte and Tehama counties as crews battled a fire reported near Chico just before 3 p.m. Wednesday. The Park Fire quickly spread to more than 45,000 acres is just hours and was only 3% contained early Thursday, according to CAL FIRE. - PUB DATE: 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/25/Man.dies.after.crash.sparks.fire.on.Hwy.178.in.Kern.County.aspx</link><title>Man dies after crash sparks fire on Hwy 178 in Kern County</title><description>VIDEO: Firefighters are working to contain a fire burning along Highway 178 that has forced a closure of the canyon Wednesday afternoon.
According to the California Highway Patrol, a Lake Isabella man behind the wheel of a Chevrolet was traveling eastbound on Highway 178 when, for reasons still under investigation, lost control of the vehicle. - PUB DATE: 7/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGET-TV NBC 17 Bakersfield</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/24/VIDEO.Rosemead.pallet.yard.fire.sending.up.thick.plumes.of.black.smoke.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Rosemead pallet yard fire sending up thick plumes of black smoke</title><description>A large commercial fire in Rosemead sent up thick plumes of black smoke visible from throughout the San Gabriel Valley and Los Angeles.
The three-alarm fire was burning on River Avenue just south of the 10 Freeway at a pallet yard where 55-gallon drums were also being consumed by flames.
The exact nature of the materials on fire was not immediately known, but a hazardous materials team was responding to the scene. - PUB DATE: 7/24/2024 7:26:00 PM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 19:26:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/25/Flora.Fire.burning.north.of.Santa.Rosa.in.Sonoma.County.aspx</link><title>Flora Fire burning north of Santa Rosa in Sonoma County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Cal Fire firefighters have gotten the upper hand on a 50-acre vegetation fire in Sonoma County on Wednesday evening.
Forward progress has been stopped and the fire is 35% contained.
The agency's Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit is calling this the Flora Fire, located on both sides of the 12000 block of Chalk Hill Road, east of Healdsburg. - PUB DATE: 7/25/2024 12:01:35 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Thu, 25 Jul 2024 00:01:35 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/24/Gold.Complex.Fire.in.Plumas.County.Grows.to.2800.Acres.Still.0.Contained.Evacuations.Ongoing.aspx</link><title>Gold Complex Fire in Plumas County Grows to 2,800+ Acres, Still 0% Contained; Evacuations Ongoing</title><description>VIDEOS: The lightning-sparked Gold Complex fire in Plumas County is now 2,800+ acres and still 0% contained.
Right now, the Mill Fire is burning about 2,800 acres while the Smith Fire is 56 acres.
Liberty Utilities says NV Energy plans to shut down power lines in the area due to the fires. Residents of Portola are being warned that they will be experiencing a power outage within the next few hours however, Liberty Utilities has yet to report any power outages. - PUB DATE: 7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVN-TV CBS 2 Reno</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/24/Apache.Fire.quickly.grows.in.Ventura.County.leading.to.evacuation.of.homes.aspx</link><title>Apache Fire quickly grows in Ventura County, leading to evacuation of homes</title><description>A fast-moving brush fire in Ventura County burned through 250 acres Tuesday night, leading to the evacuation of nearby homes.
The Apache Fire was reported at 6:32 p.m. in a northwestern area of Ventura County, in Central California's Cuyama Valley, and had grown to 250 acres with 0% containment by 10 p. - PUB DATE: 7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/24/Fire.at.vacant.Boyle.Heights.home.in.Los.Angeles.leaves.1.dead.aspx</link><title>Fire at vacant Boyle Heights home in Los Angeles leaves 1 dead</title><description>VIDEO: An investigation continues after a body was found at an abandoned single-story home in Boyle Heights early Wednesday morning, fire authorities said.
An official with the Los Angeles Fire Department said the blaze was reported just before 1:20 a.m. by a 911 caller regarding the fire at the boarded-up home on the 100 block of North Matthews Street, located near the intersection of 1st and Soto streets. - PUB DATE: 7/24/2024 10:22:47 AM - SOURCE: KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 10:22:47 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/24/Plane.that.took.off.from.McClellan.Airport.crashes.in.Humboldt.County.killing.at.least.1.aspx</link><title>Plane that took off from McClellan Airport crashes in Humboldt County, killing at least 1</title><description>A small plane that took off from McClellan Park in Sacramento County crashed in Humboldt County, killing at least one person on board, officials said.
The Federal Aviation Administration said the single-engine Cessna 206 crashed near Kneeland Airport around 11:30 a.m. Tuesday. Two people were inside the plane. - PUB DATE: 7/24/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Wed, 24 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/23/Whiskeytown.still.healing.from.Carr.Fire.six.years.later.urges.fire.prevention.aspx</link><title>Whiskeytown still healing from Carr Fire six years later, urges fire prevention</title><description>VIDEO: The devastating Carr Fire burned 97% of Whiskeytown National Recreation Area in 2018. Six years later, plant life is starting to regrow but there are still many things we can do to prevent something like this from happening again.
“The best thing that we can do, because of these changing conditions and higher fire risks, is doing everything that we can to prevent fire starts, and that is why Whiskeytown has an open flame ban for campfires and barbecue grills and banquettes,” said Laura Shaskey, resources and interpretation division manager. - PUB DATE: 7/23/2024 2:34:00 PM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 14:34:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/23/Video.shows.possible.arson.suspects.running.from.Hawarden.Fire.origin.point.in.Riverside.aspx</link><title>Video shows possible arson suspects running from Hawarden Fire origin point in Riverside</title><description>VIDEO: There's over $10 million worth of damage to homes in the area of Canyon Hills Road as the Hawarden Fire continues to burn in Riverside.
Video circulating among residents that was shared with FOX 11 Tuesday morning shows the moment a concerned homeowner confronts three young suspects running from the origin point of the Hawarden Fire, which is being blamed on illegal fireworks. - PUB DATE: 7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/23/Beverly.Hills.Fire.Department.Hosts.Largest.Jr.Firefighter.Camp.in.Its.History.aspx</link><title>Beverly Hills Fire Department Hosts Largest Jr. Firefighter Camp in Its History</title><description>Camp season is in full swing, and the Beverly Hills Fire Department (BHFD) has spent the week training the next generation of first responders. The department’s Jr. Firefighter Camp officially began on July 15 and took place daily through July 19. The week-long program, which currently has the highest enrollment in its history, teaches young people about all the responsibilities of being a firefighter and prepares them for future jobs at the department. - PUB DATE: 7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Beverly Hills Courier</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/23/Gold.Complex.Evacuations.underway.as.4.lightningsparked.fires.burn.in.Plumas.County.aspx</link><title>Gold Complex: Evacuations underway as 4 lightning-sparked fires burn in Plumas County</title><description>VIDEO: Evacuation orders and warnings are in place Monday evening as crews battle four lightning-sparked fires in the Plumas National Forest on Monday.
Three of the fires are near Whitehawk Ranch, with the Mill Fire being the largest. The Smith Fire is burning north of Highway 70.
The Mill Fire has burned 500 acres and the Mill 2 and 3 fires are about 74 acres, the Plumas National Forest said. - PUB DATE: 7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/23/Mules.carry.supplies.to.fire.crews.amidst.Shelly.Fire.containment.efforts.in.Siskiyou.County.aspx</link><title>Mules carry supplies to fire crews amidst Shelly Fire containment efforts in Siskiyou County</title><description>PHOTOS: The U.S. Forest Service, Klamath National Forest (USFS) utilized mules to bring supplies to fire crews at the Shelly Fire on Monday. John Sprik, an animal packer of the NFS says this isn't his first rodeo, shared that he worked on the Deep Fire, utilizing the mules to remove equipment where helicopters couldn't touch down. - PUB DATE: 7/23/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Tue, 23 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/22/VIDEO.Part.of.vacant.commercial.building.in.Los.Angeles.collapses.after.large.fire.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Part of vacant commercial building in Los Angeles collapses after large fire</title><description>It took more than 100 firefighters to contain a large fire that broke out at a vacant commercial building in Panorama City on Saturday.
The fire was first reported a 10,000-square-foot building a little before 2:40 p.m. at 14651 W. Roscoe Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department.
Firefighters say that the building, which had been the site of other fires in the past, suffered a partial collapse due to the flames. - PUB DATE: 7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/22/Home.under.construction.catches.fire.in.Fresno.aspx</link><title>Home under construction catches fire in Fresno</title><description>VIDEO: The Fresno Fire Department released body cam footage of a firefight with a structure early Sunday morning.
Firefighters say around 3:30 a.m. they responded to a structure fire on Sussex Way and Maroa Avenue.
Crews arrived, reporting smoke and fire coming from a portion of a home that was under construction. - PUB DATE: 7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSEE-TV NBC 24 Fresno</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/22/Hawarden.Fire.destroys.homes.in.Riverside.County.aspx</link><title>Hawarden Fire destroys homes in Riverside County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: A wildfire that erupted Sunday in Riverside County has burned three homes and damaged several others, prompting officials to order evacuations for an estimated 100 residents, authorities confirmed to KTLA.
The ‘Hawarden Fire’ started at approximately 1:30 p.m. in the 6500 block of Hawarden Drive in Riverside and quickly spread to 500 acres as of Monday morning. - PUB DATE: 7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/22/Female.firefighters.make.up.443.of.fire.crews.in.California.some.of.these.women.are.combating.the.Lake.Fire.on.the.Central.Coast.aspx</link><title>Female firefighters make up 4.43% of fire crews in California — some of these women are combating the Lake Fire on the Central Coast</title><description>VIDEO: The Lake Fire has expanded to be the largest fire in California this year, it has burned 38,664 acres, it is now 73% contained and has had personnel of over 3,400 assigned.
Thousands of firefighters have traveled from out of state and across California to help the containment efforts, many from local, state and federal agencies. - PUB DATE: 7/22/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KEYT-TV ABC 3 Santa Barbara</description><pubDate>Mon, 22 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/21/Sacramento.firefighters.rescue.deer.swimming.in.canal.near.Mather.aspx</link><title>Sacramento firefighters rescue deer swimming in canal near Mather</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters orchestrated the water rescue of a deer Sunday morning in Sacramento County.
Just after 10 a.m., the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District began an animal rescue in a canal at Sunrise Boulevard and Jackson Road, according to PulsePoint.
Crews were able to safely catch a deer swimming in the canal, bring it ashore and place it in the care of Sacramento County Animal Care Services, the fire district said. - PUB DATE: 7/21/2024 1:47:29 PM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jul 2024 13:47:29 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/19/VIDEO.Neighbors.capture.historical.building.exploding.in.Modesto.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Neighbors capture historical building exploding in Modesto</title><description>Neighbors captured videos of an explosion inside a former funeral home in Modesto.
The Franklin & Downs Funeral Home Colonial Chapel had been abandoned for the last 8 years, but opened back in 1865 and has many memories attached to it. Manuel Gonsalez lives right next to the former funeral home. He was washing dishes when he heard a loud boom. - PUB DATE: 7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/18/Bill.Villarino.appointed.to.Assistant.Fire.Chief.of.South.Desert.Area.aspx</link><title>Bill Villarino appointed to Assistant Fire Chief of South Desert Area</title><description>The High Desert’s fire crews have a new leader, as Bill Villarino has been appointed Assistant Fire Chief overseeing the South Desert area of San Bernardino County.
The appointment was made Wednesday (July 14) by County Fire Chief Dan Munsey.
Chief Villarino will oversee the county South Desert Division 4, which encompasses much of the Mojave Desert and the entirety of the Morongo Basin, including the Town of Yucca Valley, the communities of Joshua Tree, and Twentynine Palms. - PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 10:58:00 AM - SOURCE: KCDZ-FM 107.7 Joshua Tree</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 10:58:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/19/Marin.therapy.dog.group.for.first.responders.expands.nationwide.aspx</link><title>Marin therapy dog group for first responders expands nationwide</title><description>VIDEO: A Marin County woman who provides four-legged emotional support for first responders has expanded her nonprofit across the country.
When Kerith the golden retriever and her companions come to visit a fire station they bring smiles. Just ask Kerith's human, Heidi Carman.
"Kerith lives for this," said Carman. - PUB DATE: 7/19/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KPIX-TV CBS 5 San Francisco</description><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/18/As.large.wildfires.continue.burning.in.Oregon.California.sends.firefighting.crews.to.assist.aspx</link><title>As large wildfires continue burning in Oregon, California sends firefighting crews to assist</title><description>Amid hot and dry conditions that have sparked multiple large wildfires in Oregon, Governor Gavin Newsom on Thursday announced the deployment of firefighting personnel and equipment from local fire agencies to assist.
This week, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek declared a state of emergency over the threat caused by wildfires currently burning tens of thousands of acres throughout the state. - PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 11:59:19 AM - SOURCE: Governor Gavin Newsom</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 11:59:19 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/17/Sloane.Fire.burns.12.acres.in.rural.east.San.Diego.County.mountains.aspx</link><title>Sloane Fire burns 12 acres in rural east San Diego County mountains</title><description>VIDEO: A brush fire scorched 12.8 acres Wednesday afternoon in Dehesa, a rural, mountainous area of east San Diego County.
Cal Fire crews responded to the "Sloane Fire" that broke out on Sloane Canyon Road in East County, according to Cal Fire San Diego Public Information Officer Mike Cornette.
Heavy smoke and red-hot flames could be seen as SkyRanger7 flew over the scene. - PUB DATE: 7/17/2024 9:23:00 PM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC San Diego</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:23:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/17/Santee.mobilehome.fire.seriously.injures.resident.pet.cat.killed.aspx</link><title>Santee mobile-home fire seriously injures resident, pet cat killed</title><description>A midday fire at a Santee mobile-home park left a woman seriously injured Wednesday, displaced her and another resident and killed at least one of their many pet cats.
The blaze erupted shortly after noon in the 10000 block of Buena Vista Avenue, just north of state Route 52 and west of Cottonwood Avenue, according to the Santee Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 7/17/2024 9:20:00 PM - SOURCE: KGTV ABC 10 San Diego</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 21:20:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/18/20.children.pulled.from.pool.in.hazmat.scare.in.Riverside.2.kids.hospitalized.aspx</link><title>20 children pulled from pool in hazmat scare in Riverside; 2 kids hospitalized</title><description>VIDEO: An apparent hazmat scare led to 20 children being pulled from a swimming pool in Riverside.
Emergency crews in Riverside responded to a call of a chemical smell coming from the pool at Villegas Park on Esperanza Street Wednesday afternoon. Of the 20 kids pulled from the pool, two of them were taken to the hospital for coughing, according to the Riverside Police Department. - PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles </description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/18/AIpowered.camera.helps.Cal.Fire.crews.knock.down.Bay.Area.blaze.aspx</link><title>AI-powered camera helps Cal Fire crews knock down Bay Area blaze</title><description>VIDEO: Artificial intelligence helped firefighters respond quickly to a wildfire in a remote part of the Bay Area.
The blaze near Aptos was discovered by an AI-powered camera on Wednesday, which detects smoke and alerts crews to put it out before the fire is able to grow.
"As with everything else with AI, the more reps it has, the better it's getting at detecting that," said Cal Fire Battalion Chief David Acuna. - PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/18/Siskiyou.kids.refresh.firefighters.with.free.lemonade.during.Shelly.Fire.efforts.aspx</link><title>Siskiyou kids refresh firefighters with free lemonade during Shelly Fire efforts</title><description>The Siskiyou County Sheriff's Office of Emergency Services (OES) gave a shout-out to a local family who is giving back to the fire personnel who are bravely defending their communities from the over 15,000-acre Shelly Fire burning in Siskiyou County.
The OES shared on Facebook that local kids were passing out free lemonade to fire personnel on Fairlane Road. - PUB DATE: 7/18/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/17/San.Diego.lifeguards.rescue.girl.trapped.under.sand.at.Mission.Beach.aspx</link><title>San Diego lifeguards rescue girl trapped under sand at Mission Beach</title><description>VIDEO: The San Diego Fire Department rescued a girl stuck nearly 7-feet-deep inside the sand in Mission Beach near Belmont Park.
First responders arrived at Mission Beach at around 4:50 p.m. on Tuesday afternoon. A crowd of beachgoers watched over San Diego Fire-Rescue personnel as they dug into the sand attempting to rescue the 16-year-old girl stuck underneath. - PUB DATE: 7/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFMB-TV CBS 8 San Diego</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/17/Base.camp.crews.work.to.assist.Lake.Fire.fight.aspx</link><title>Base camp crews work to assist Lake Fire fight</title><description>VIDEO: Over 3-thousand personnel are working at base camps in both the Santa Maria and Nipomo locations to fight the lake fire.
At the base camps there are laundry, medical tents, a mobile kitchen unit, sleeping trailers and more for the many responders from various agencies to work together on battling the lake fire. - PUB DATE: 7/17/2024 4:05:18 AM - SOURCE: KEYT-TV ABC 3 Santa Barbara</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 04:05:18 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/17/734.lightning.strikes.hit.Kern.County.causing.wildfires.that.have.burned.thousands.of.acres.aspx</link><title>734 lightning strikes hit Kern County causing wildfires that have burned thousands of acres</title><description>The start of the week saw a handful of wildfires burning in Kern County. On Tuesday morning, Kern County Fire Chief Aaron Duncan brought an update to County Supervisors.
“In total there were 734 lightning strikes in Kern County,” said Duncan. “These strikes resulted in over five large wildland incidents, burning over 31,000 acres and requiring eight evacuation warnings and orders to be placed. - PUB DATE: 7/17/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGET-TV NBC/CW+ 17 Bakersfield</description><pubDate>Wed, 17 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/16/Lightning.sparks.Hill.Fire.south.of.Willow.Creek.Evacuations.ordered.near.Spike.Buck.Mountain.aspx</link><title>Lightning sparks Hill Fire south of Willow Creek; Evacuations ordered near Spike Buck Mountain</title><description>Lightning strikes occurred near the Humboldt county/Trinity county line Monday night, and as residents in the area woke up Tuesday, smoke was in the air. What has been dubbed “the Hill Fire” is burning in eastern Humboldt in the Six Rivers National Forest.
The Six Rivers National Forest spans almost 1 million acres from the Oregon California border south to Mendocino,” Adrianne Rubiaco of the Six Rivers National Forest told Redwood News. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 9:19:05 PM - SOURCE: KIEM-TV NBC 3 Eureka</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 21:19:05 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/16/Californias.wildfires.are.burning.far.more.land.so.far.this.year.than.in.2023.aspx</link><title>California’s wildfires are burning far more land so far this year than in 2023</title><description>So far in this year’s California’s wildfire season, about 20 times more acres of land have burned than around this time last year.
Since the beginning of the year, there were more than 3,500 wildfires across the state through early July, causing about 207,000 acres of land to burn. Around this time last year, about 10,000 acres had burned. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 11:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCLU-FM 88.3 Thousand Oaks</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 11:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/16/San.Diego.City.Council.confirms.Robert.Logan.as.citys.next.fire.chief.aspx</link><title>San Diego City Council confirms Robert Logan as city's next fire chief</title><description>The San Diego City Council Monday officially confirmed the appointment of Robert Logan II as the city's next San Diego Fire-Rescue Department Chief.
Current Fire-Rescue Chief Colin Stowell is due to retire in August, with Logan taking over the role.
Logan thanked Stowell for his personal guidance and said at the confirmation hearing that he envisions a truly representative workforce with excellent ambulance service, support of the city's lifeguards and wants to practice increased transparency and collaboration. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:17:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC San Diego</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:17:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/16/Coast.Guard.Training.Center.Petaluma.trains.fire.crews.to.fight.California.wildfires.aspx</link><title>Coast Guard Training Center Petaluma trains fire crews to fight California wildfires</title><description>This past June, a wind-driven wildfire erupted in north-central Sonoma County. The fire grew to 1,000 acres within hours, causing emergency evacuation orders for over 400 people in the area, and threatening multiple wineries and vineyards in the storied Dry Creek Valley wine region.
After a call was sent out by CalFire for any available fire responder units in the county, Training Center Petaluma (TRACEN) fire chief Chuck Funkhouser ordered a crew to head to the point fire to support CalFire efforts at containment. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: United States Coast Guard</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/16/Fire.damages.Rancho.Cordova.apartment.building.no.injuries.reported.aspx</link><title>Fire damages Rancho Cordova apartment building, no injuries reported</title><description>VIDEO: Up to 20 people were safely evacuated early Tuesday morning from a burning apartment building in Rancho Cordova.
Fire crews were dispatched around 3:41 a.m. to Cobblestone Apartments on Laurelhurst Drive near Highway 50. The fire originated outside in vegetation and briefly extended into a building through a wall and into an attic space, the Sacramento Metropolitan Fire District said. - PUB DATE: 7/16/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Tue, 16 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/15/VIDEO.Firefighter.injured.after.blaze.torches.stacked.pallets.vehicles.trucks.and.trailers.in.San.Bernardino.County.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Firefighter injured after blaze torches stacked pallets, vehicles, trucks and trailers in San Bernardino County</title><description>PHOTOS: A firefighter was injured while putting out a massive pallet yard fire in San Bernardino County, authorities said.
According to the San Bernardino County Fire Department, firefighters were dispatched to the 15000 block of Whittram Avenue in Fontana around 8:15 p.m. Saturday.
When they got to the scene, crews observed a “stacked pallet yard well-involved with fire,” officials said. - PUB DATE: 7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/14/Firefighters.make.good.progress.on.37872acre.Lake.Fire.in.Santa.Barbara.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighters make 'good progress' on 37,872-acre Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County</title><description>Firefighters say they have made good progress on the Lake Fire, which has scorched 37,872 acres in Santa Barbara County.
The fire has been burning north of Los Olivos since July 5th and remains under investigation. Over 3,400 personnel have been dispatched in the firefight with 19 percent containment having been reached this weekend. - PUB DATE: 7/14/2024 3:24:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 03:24:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/14/San.Bernardino.County.fire.chief.receives.FirstNet.Authoritys.Patriot.Award.aspx</link><title>San Bernardino County fire chief receives FirstNet Authority’s Patriot Award</title><description>Dan Munsey, fire chief of the San Bernardino County Fire Protection District, was recently honored with the FirstNet Authority’s Patriot Award.
Munsey was recognized for his leadership in developing resources to assist fire agencies in adopting broadband capabilities and his career advancing emergency communications into the fire service, according to a news release. - PUB DATE: 7/14/2024 8:15:29 PM - SOURCE: San Bernardino Sun - Metered Site</description><pubDate>Sun, 14 Jul 2024 20:15:29 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/15/San.Francisco.firedog.makes.history.while.deployed.to.Shelly.Fire.aspx</link><title>San Francisco firedog makes history while deployed to Shelly Fire</title><description>VIDEO: A four-legged member of the San Francisco Fire Department made history this week, becoming the first ‘Incident Support Canine’ to be deployed to a wildfire in California.
Sadie, a yellow labrador, is currently stationed around 350 miles north of San Francisco in Siskiyou County at the Shelly Fire. - PUB DATE: 7/15/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Mon, 15 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/12/Coggins.Fire.near.La.Honda.in.San.Mateo.County.destroys.multiple.structures.aspx</link><title>Coggins Fire near La Honda in San Mateo County destroys multiple structures</title><description>VIDEO: Crews responded to a fire that started as a vehicle blaze and spread to nearby brush and other structures Friday morning in San Mateo County's La Honda area, according to Cal Fire.
Shortly after 6 a.m., the Cal Fire San Mateo-Santa Cruz Unit said on social media that firefighters were working to extinguish a reported vehicle fire in La Honda. - PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 8:49:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 08:49:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/12/Calistoga.High.students.win.MIT.grant.for.invention.to.cool.down.firefighters.aspx</link><title>Calistoga High students win MIT grant for invention to cool down firefighters</title><description>VIDEO: In the North Bay, some innovative high school students have come up with an invention which they hope will help all firefighters in the future. The team from Calistoga High School was just awarded a grant from MIT for the creation of a smart device which can keep firefighters cool on the job when temperatures are scorching. - PUB DATE: 7/12/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KGO-TV ABC 7 San Francisco</description><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/11/Lake.Fire.Containment.at.16.in.Santa.Barbara.County.as.fire.nears.37K.acres.aspx</link><title>Lake Fire: Containment at 16% in Santa Barbara County as fire nears 37K acres</title><description>The Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County has burned nearly 37,000 acres as of Friday.
It's the largest active wildfire in California and is 16% contained, according to Cal Fire. Crews will continue extinguishing hot spots and working to improve containment lines. Cal Fire said this fire has grown in complexity and has been divided into two zones to make sure operational functions are met. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 9:20:00 PM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 21:20:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/11/Bachelor.alums.reunite.with.Orange.County.firefighters.who.helped.deliver.son.aspx</link><title>'Bachelor' alums reunite with Orange County firefighters who helped deliver son</title><description>VIDEO: An Orange County couple who competed on "The Bachelor" and "The Bachelorette," and later fell in love on "Bachelor in Paradise," reunited this week with the firefighters who helped deliver their newborn son five years ago.
On Wednesday, young Brooks Tolbert got to meet the first responders who helped deliver him and he got a chance to become a firefighter for a day. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 5:57:00 PM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 17:57:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/CALFIRE.calls.this.a.fire.year.rather.than.season.aspx</link><title>CALFIRE calls this a 'fire year' rather than season</title><description>“We are not just in a fire season, but we are in a fire year,” said CALFIRE Director and Fire Chief Joe Tyler in a press conference Wednesday.
“We have burned 197,000 more acres this year than we did last year,” said Tyler, “in the last 24 hours across the state there have been 44 new wildland fires, and between July 4th and July 5th, 227 additional wildland fires. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 8:48:21 PM - SOURCE: KIEM-TV NBC 3 Eureka</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:48:21 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/Memorial.held.for.Oakland.firefighter.who.drowned.in.San.Diego.aspx</link><title>Memorial held for Oakland firefighter who drowned in San Diego</title><description>VIDEO: The Oakland Fire Department on Wednesday hosted a memorial service for firefighter-paramedic Caeden Laffan aboard the USS Hornet in Alameda.
Laeden, 25, died on June 27 while off duty and on vacation in the San Diego area. Authorities there said he drowned in the waters off Pacific Beach.
Laffan, who had been with the department for five years, was a "rising star" and "very sharp individual," Oakland fire Chief Damon Covington said after the incident. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 4:01:00 PM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 16:01:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/Kern.River.Valley.community.organizes.support.after.three.homes.lost.in.Lake.Isabella.fire.aspx</link><title>Kern River Valley community organizes support after three homes lost in Lake Isabella fire</title><description>VIDEO: Claire Hartley was planning to have what is a typical Wednesday for her: Driving pets down to Bakersfield to get spayed and neutered and helping out her neighbor. Then, a fire in Lake Isabella changed everything. Claire Hartley is known for her volunteer work, whether it’s for the local hospital, the Kern River Valley Art Association or the Red Cross, she happily donates her time to causes she believes in. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 10:18:00 PM - SOURCE: KERO-TV ABC 23 Bakersfield</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 22:18:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/11/Tow.truck.slams.into.Lake.Elsinore.home.requiring.crews.to.rescue.driver.aspx</link><title>Tow truck slams into Lake Elsinore home, requiring crews to rescue driver</title><description>PHOTO: A tow truck crashed into a house near Lake Elsinore park, damaging the structure and leaving the driver trapped until firefighters extracted him.
According to Riverside County Fire Department, the accident was reported at 4:33 P.M. in the 29300 block of Breakwater Street, south of Grand Avenue, just across from McVicker Canyon Park. - PUB DATE: 7/11/2024 6:05:49 AM - SOURCE: KESQ-TV ABC 42 Palm Springs</description><pubDate>Thu, 11 Jul 2024 06:05:49 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/VIDEO.Four.firefighters.suffer.heatrelated.illness.while.battling.fire.at.San.Fernando.church.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Four firefighters suffer heat-related illness while battling fire at San Fernando church</title><description>Four firefighters required treatment from heat-related illness while battling a pesky fire at a church in San Fernando on Tuesday.
The blaze was first reported just before 1 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of San Fernando, located in the 1500 block of W. Glenoaks Boulevard, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/How.California.National.Guards.Joint.Task.Force.Rattlesnake.responds.to.wildfires.aspx</link><title>How California National Guard's Joint Task Force Rattlesnake responds to wildfires</title><description>VIDEO: As wildfires burn across California, the California National Guard's wildland fire crews are assisting with response.
They're part of Cal Guard's Joint Task Force Rattlesnake, a team made up of more than 300 guard members working on wildfire prevention and mitigation. They also act as hand crews during fires. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/Firefighter.injured.battling.8285.acre.Shelly.Fire.in.Siskiyou.County.new.evacuation.orders.aspx</link><title>Firefighter injured battling 8,285 acre Shelly Fire in Siskiyou County; new evacuation orders</title><description>The Shelly Fire burning on the Klamath National Forest in the Marble Mountains Wilderness is now at 8,285 acres. The fire, which has been burning for a week, has grown 2,000 acres since Tuesday.
As of Wednesday morning, the fire is still at 0% containment.
According to CAL FIRE, an inversion broke Tuesday afternoon and winds kicked up a bit forcing more evacuation orders in the area of Patterson Creek Road. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOBI-TV NBC 5 Medford</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/10/The.Cultural.Fire.Management.Council.plans.to.build.Fire.Training.Center.Complex.in.Humboldt.County.aspx</link><title>The Cultural Fire Management Council plans to build Fire Training Center Complex in Humboldt County</title><description>The Cultural Fire Management Council is seeking a Cultural Fire Training Center Complex in Weitchpec, California, to host various training events, provide office space, and house fire engines, tools, and apparatus.
“It gives us a place to house all our employees and our equipment, a place to do our trainings, basically a home for our organization, said Cultural Fire Management Council Director of Traditional and Family Burning, Elizabeth Azzuz. - PUB DATE: 7/10/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Wed, 10 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/VIDEO.Fire.torches.45foot.vessel.on.San.Francisco.Bay.2.boaters.escape.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Fire torches 45-foot vessel on San Francisco Bay; 2 boaters escape</title><description>Two boaters and a dog managed to escape unharmed Monday afternoon when a fire destroyed the boat they were on in San Francisco Bay.
The fire burned the 45-foot vessel off Westpoint Harbor in Redwood City at around 1 p.m. The San Francisco Fire Department said one of its rescue boats was at the scene extinguishing the fire. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 4:14:00 PM - SOURCE: KPIX-TV CBS 5 San Francisco</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 16:14:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/Tiny.town.of.Los.Olivos.copes.with.looming.Lake.Fire.in.nearby.hills.aspx</link><title>Tiny town of Los Olivos copes with looming Lake Fire in nearby hills</title><description>VIDEO: The rural community of Los Olivos has been hoping for a pleasant summer season full of traditional events, neighborhood get-togethers, tourists supporting their businesses, and the regulars here for wine tasting. But the big 4th of July weekend event has been a wildland fire.
The Lake fire, up the road by the Zaca Lake resort, is several miles from Los Olivos, but the town is one of the closest areas where you can get a bite to eat or where firefighters can stop their rigs to regroup before they get to their base camps. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 9:58:51 PM - SOURCE: KEYT-TV ABC 3 Santa Barbara</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 21:58:51 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/Royal.Fire.in.Placer.County.Now.200.Acres.Still.0.Contained.aspx</link><title>Royal Fire in Placer County Now 200 Acres, Still 0% Contained</title><description>VIDEOS: The Royal Fire, burning in the Tahoe National Forest, is now 200-acres large but still 0% contained.
The Forest Service says the fire sparked late Sunday afternoon in the Royal Gorge of the North Fork of the American River.
Fire crews say, "there has been little progress on containment due to extremely steep and difficult to access terrain. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 5:14:26 PM - SOURCE: KTVN-TV CBS 2 Reno</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 17:14:26 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/09/230000.in.citations.issued.for.illegal.fireworks.in.Woodland.aspx</link><title>$230,000 in citations issued for illegal fireworks in Woodland</title><description>VIDEO: Woodland police reported more than $230,000 in citations following a major crackdown on illegal fireworks.
The city implemented a new policy for 2024 that allows for more fines, and those that didn't get caught, could still get citations in the mail.
The Fourth of July holiday may have come and gone, but for those who hosted illegal firework shows, Woodland police said it's not over yet. - PUB DATE: 7/9/2024 4:03:09 AM - SOURCE: KXTV ABC 10 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Tue, 09 Jul 2024 04:03:09 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/Fire.destroys.Silverthorn.Pizza.Pub.in.Jones.Valley.aspx</link><title>Fire destroys Silverthorn Pizza & Pub in Jones Valley</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters from across Shasta County responded to a late-night fire that destroyed the Silverthorn Pizza & Pub near Lake Shasta in the Jones Valley area Sunday night.
Crews on scene told Chief Photographer Adam McAllister that there have been no reported injuries. Officials have not said what sparked the flames. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/07/Butte.County.couple.fights.sidebyside.with.firefighters.to.save.home.from.Thompson.Fire.aspx</link><title>Butte County couple fights side-by-side with firefighters to save home from Thompson Fire</title><description>A Butte County couple fought side-by-side with firefighters to save their home from the Thompson Fire. The fire has burned thousands of acres in the Oroville area, has already destroyed several homes and cars, and has left multiple firefighters injured.
It was perfect conditions to make things challenging for firefighters to get ahead of the Thompson Fire. - PUB DATE: 7/7/2024 10:38:57 PM - SOURCE: KION-TV CBS/FOX 46 Monterey</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 22:38:57 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/119yearold.abandoned.Los.Angeles.home.goes.up.in.flames.aspx</link><title>119-year-old abandoned Los Angeles home goes up in flames</title><description>VIDEO: More than 85 firefighters were dispatched to a vacant home in L.A.’s University Park neighborhood after it caught fire late Saturday night.
According to the Los Angeles Fire Department, a fire was reported at the 1905 craftsman style home located at 718 West 30th Street just before 11:40 p.m. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/08/Michael.Jacksons.Neverland.Ranch.in.path.of.Lake.Fire.as.it.burns.over.20000.acres.in.Santa.Barbara.County.aspx</link><title>Michael Jackson's Neverland Ranch in path of Lake Fire as it burns over 20,000 acres in Santa Barbara County</title><description>Firefighters are continuing an uphill battle in Santa Barbara County, where the Lake Fire swelled to over 20,000 acres over the weekend.
The blaze was first reported on Friday at around 3:45 p.m. near Zaca Lake and Saint Lucia Road, according to Cal Fire.
By Monday morning, the fire has consumed 20,320 acres and remains just 8% contained with more than 1,100 firefighters engaged in the firefight. - PUB DATE: 7/8/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 08 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/07/Pay.Fire.Some.evacuations.reduced.lifted.as.crews.halt.advance.of.El.Dorado.County.wildfire.aspx</link><title>Pay Fire: Some evacuations reduced, lifted as crews halt advance of El Dorado County wildfire</title><description>Officials have begun lifting some evacuations for an El Dorado County wildfire that damaged hangers at the Placerville Airport.
The Pay Fire started Saturday near the Placerville Airport on Paydirt Drive, the El Dorado County Fire Protection District said. On Sunday, firefighters stopped forward progress on the fire, which means that crews halted the spreading advance of flames. - PUB DATE: 7/7/2024 4:10:00 PM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Sun, 07 Jul 2024 16:10:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/05/Fastspreading.French.Fire.forcing.evacuations.in.Mariposa.County.aspx</link><title>Fast-spreading French Fire forcing evacuations in Mariposa County</title><description>VIDEO: Evacuation orders and warnings were in place Thursday night as a fast-moving wildfire burned in Mariposa County.
The fire, which officials are now calling the French Fire, started around 6 p.m. in the area of Highway 49 and French Camp Road.
According to the latest update from CAL FIRE, the fire has burned at least 842 acres and is 5% contained. - PUB DATE: 7/5/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFSN-TV ABC 30 Fresno</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/04/3.hurt.after.fire.engine.flips.over.into.ditch.in.Butte.County.officials.say.aspx</link><title>3 hurt after fire engine flips over into ditch in Butte County, officials say</title><description>VIDEO: Three people were hurt after a Cal Fire LNU engine crashed and flipped upside down into a ditch Wednesday morning in Butte County, officials said.
A Cal Fire spokesperson said the truck was believed to be headed to work on the Thompson Fire. The California Highway Patrol was dispatched around 7:30 a. - PUB DATE: 7/4/2024 12:11:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:11:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/05/Dozens.of.fires.break.out.in.Contra.Costa.County.on.July.4.because.of.fireworks.aspx</link><title>Dozens of fires break out in Contra Costa County on July 4 because of fireworks</title><description>VIDEO: More than 20 fires broke out in the Bay Area on July 4 and many of them were sparked by illegal fireworks, firefighters said.
The Contra Costa Fire Protection District responded to at least 8 fires Thursday night, including one on Lotus Court, where residents were told to evacuate as flames climbed the hillsides. - PUB DATE: 7/5/2024 3:49:17 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jul 2024 03:49:17 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/04/Cal.Fire.uses.new.technology.to.assist.firefighters.and.inform.the.public.aspx</link><title>Cal Fire uses new technology to assist firefighters and inform the public</title><description>VIDEO: As peak fire season continues, Cal Fire is utilizing new technology to better prepare for fires and provide the most updated information to the public.
Cal Fire launched a new website that now serves as a one-stop shop for people to look up each fire that is currently burning across the state. - PUB DATE: 7/4/2024 4:41:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Thu, 04 Jul 2024 04:41:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/03/Thompson.Fire.in.Butte.County.grows.to.over.3000.acres.near.Oroville.28000.people.under.evacuation.orders.aspx</link><title>Thompson Fire in Butte County grows to over 3,000 acres near Oroville; 28,000 people under evacuation orders</title><description>VIDEOS/PHOTOS: California's governor has now declared a state of emergency due to a large and destructive wildfire that prompted evacuation orders near the city of Oroville on Tuesday.
Cal Fire has named the incident the Thompson Fire, which started in the area of Cherokee Road and Thompson Flat Cemetery and has burned more than 3,002 acres with no containment reported. - PUB DATE: 7/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KOVR-TV CBS 13 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/03/Fire.crews.continue.fighting.McCain.Fire.burning.in.Boulevard.near.I8.evacuation.order.lifted.aspx</link><title>Fire crews continue fighting McCain Fire burning in Boulevard near I-8, evacuation order lifted</title><description>VIDEOS/PHOTOS: Firefighters continued working Wednesday to subdue a wildfire that has spread over about 1,300 open acres in the rural southeastern reaches of San Diego County, threatening back-country neighborhoods and cultural relics while forcing hundreds of people from their homes.
The blaze erupted at about 3:30 p. - PUB DATE: 7/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFMB-TV CBS/CW/MyNetworkTV 8 San Diego</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/03/Firefighters.make.significant.progress.on.Airline.Fire.in.San.Benito.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighters make significant progress on Airline Fire in San Benito County</title><description>VIDEO: CAL FIRE said the fire that started in San Benito County on Tuesday is currently 1,150 acres with 55% containment.
The Airline Fire was reported at around 1:50 p.m. and is burning at Panoche Road and Arline Highway near Pacines.
Currently, five structures are threatened but none have been destroyed, per Cal Fire. - PUB DATE: 7/3/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSBW-TV NBC/ABC 8 Salinas</description><pubDate>Wed, 03 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/02/Tripledigit.temperatures.create.concerning.scenario.for.firefighters.battling.Basin.Fire.in.Sierra.National.Forest.aspx</link><title>Triple-digit temperatures create concerning scenario for firefighters battling Basin Fire in Sierra National Forest</title><description>VIDEO: Fire crews are aggressively battling the Basin Fire, burning in the Sierra National Forest.
Officials say the blaze grew overnight and started moving to the west and northwest.
"Today, we are working on stopping that movement. It has run up against our dozer lines, and now we are going to clean that up and make sure it doesn't spread any further to the west," said Basin Fire, public information officer, Mike Lindbery. - PUB DATE: 7/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KFSN-TV ABC 30 Fresno</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/02/Firefighters.battle.Berkeley.Hills.blaze.in.Alameda.County.aspx</link><title>Firefighters battle Berkeley Hills blaze in Alameda County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: Firefighters from the East Bay battled a two-acre fire on Grizzly Peak Boulevard in the Berkeley Hills on Monday night.
Officials said the fire broke out just after 9 p.m. near South Park Drive and Centennial Drive, not far from the Tilden Steam Trains.
No injuries were reported and no structures were threatened, according to Oakland Fire Department spokesperson Michael Hunt. - PUB DATE: 7/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/02/Fireworks.reported.in.area.prior.to.start.of.Paso.Robles.vegetation.fire.fire.officials.say.aspx</link><title>Fireworks reported in area prior to start of Paso Robles vegetation fire, fire officials say</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTO: Fireworks are being investigated as the possible cause of a vegetation fire that broke out Sunday night in Paso Robles.
The fire was reported at around 9 p.m. off Caballo Place.
Paso Robles Fire and Emergency Services reports firefighters were on scene within four minutes and reported the fire was around a quarter acre in size and burning uphill in brush and grass. - PUB DATE: 7/2/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KSBY-TV NBC/CW+ 6 San Luis Obispo</description><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/01/VIDEO.Downtown.Los.Angeles.street.takeover.ends.in.inferno.aspx</link><title>VIDEO: Downtown Los Angeles street takeover ends in inferno</title><description>PHOTOS: Video shows a wild street takeover in downtown Los Angeles coming to a fiery conclusion overnight.
Preliminary information from stringer service OnSceneTV indicates the takeover occurred at the intersection of 18th and Main streets before 3 a.m. Saturday.
A Los Angeles Police Department spokesperson confirmed the location and stated that upwards of 50 cars were present. - PUB DATE: 7/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/01/Firefighters.gain.upper.hand.on.400acre.Sierra.Fire.burning.near.buildings.in.Fontana.aspx</link><title>Firefighters gain upper hand on 400-acre Sierra Fire burning near buildings in Fontana</title><description>VIDEO: A 400-acre brush fire was temporarily threatening some buildings in Fontana near the Jurupa Hills Regional Park area on Sunday.
The fire, which is being referred to as the Sierra Fire, was first reported at about 3:30 p.m. near Sierra Avenue, south of the I-10 Freeway, according to San Bernardino County Fire Department officials. - PUB DATE: 7/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/July/01/Massive.fire.guts.commercial.building.in.Glendale.aspx</link><title>Massive fire guts commercial building in Glendale</title><description>VIDEO: Officials continue to investigate what may have caused a commercial fire in Glendale that destroyed at least one business Sunday, according to authorities.
The fire was reported around 11:25 a.m. Sunday at Salem Street and San Fernando Road, in an industrial area that runs east of the Los Angeles River. - PUB DATE: 7/1/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTTV-TV FOX 11 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 01 Jul 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/27/Rising.star.Oakland.firefighter.drowns.near.Pacific.Beach.in.San.Diego.aspx</link><title>‘Rising star' Oakland firefighter drowns near Pacific Beach in San Diego</title><description>VIDEO: San Diego lifeguards have recovered the body of a young Oakland firefighter, who drowned in Pacific Beach overnight Thursday, according to authorities.
Caeden Laffan, 25, was found dead after a two-hour search for a missing swimmer near Grand Avenue that began around 2:15 a.m. He was in San Diego for the Firefighting Summer Olympics, according to Oakland Fire Chief Damon Covington. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 2:53:00 PM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC 7 San Diego</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:53:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/28/Yuba.County.nonprofit.repurposes.old.fire.hoses.to.prevent.chains.from.sparking.fires.aspx</link><title>Yuba County nonprofit repurposes old fire hoses to prevent chains from sparking fires</title><description>VIDEO: A Yuba County nonprofit organization is using a creative approach in an effort to decrease the risk of wildfires in the foothills that could be sparked by dragging tow chains. The unique solution comes from repurposing a piece of unusable fire equipment.
“A lot of people don’t even know that a dragging chain can cause a fire,” said Smartsville Fire Protection District Captain Glen Ford. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/28/Four.people.injured.in.South.Los.Angeles.motel.fire.aspx</link><title>Four people injured in South Los Angeles motel fire</title><description>Firefighters rescued at least four victims from a blaze at a motel in South Los Angeles, the Los Angeles Fire Department reported.
"I looked and smoke was everywhere," said one witness. "There were police and helicopters. It's crazy around here."
The fire broke out around 8 p.m. Thursday at a two-story garden-style motel in the 10900 block South Broadway, with the fire burning on both floors. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/28/The.super.soaker.Woodbridge.Fire.District.launches.newest.rescue.boat.aspx</link><title>The super soaker: Woodbridge Fire District launches newest rescue boat</title><description>The newest addition to the Woodbridge Fire District has arrived and is ready to be called to action.
The district recently announced that its custom-built M3 Monohull fire and rescue boat was berthed at the Tower Park Marina after crews traveled to Vallejo to bring it home.
Built by Moose Boats, LLC, the boat is powered by twin 300 HP Mercury engines and is equipped with a fire pump that is powered by a Volvo Penta 350 capable of delivering 1,500 gallons of water per minute. - PUB DATE: 6/28/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Lodi News</description><pubDate>Fri, 28 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/27/VIDEO.S3alarm.fire.burns.warehouse.in.West.Oakland.aspx</link><title>VIDEOS: 3-alarm fire burns warehouse in West Oakland</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters battled a three-alarm blaze that struck a warehouse in West Oakland on Wednesday night, according to fire officials.
The Oakland Fire Department said crews were alerted to a structure fire in the 1700 block of 24th Street around 10:15 p.m. Wednesday. Upon arrival, they found a burning warehouse of a roofing supply company. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 2:33:23 PM - SOURCE: KPIX-TV CBS 5 San Francisco</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:33:23 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/27/Fresno.June.Lightning.Complex.Fire.spans.9225.acres.in.Fresno.County.aspx</link><title>Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire spans 9,225 acres in Fresno County</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTOS: The Fresno June Lightning Complex Fire burning in the foothills of Fresno County has burned 9,225 acres as of Thursday and is just 29% contained.
Crews say 18 helicopters spent all day trying to keep the fire from spreading.
It's a race against time as more than 1,500 firefighters are working around the clock to keep these flames from spreading. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KMPH-TV FOX 26 Visalia</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/26/Fire.season.technology.A.closer.look.at.how.AI.is.helping.firefighters.in.the.Bay.Area.aspx</link><title>Fire season technology: A closer look at how AI is helping firefighters in the Bay Area</title><description>VIDEO: Cal Fire is using artificial intelligence to quickly respond to fires in some of the Bay Area's most remote areas.
The technology is helping crews monitor dozens of Alert California cameras by notifying Cal Fire when smoke is detected in Santa Clara, Contra Costa and Alameda Counties. On Wednesday, it also helped firefighters battle a small fire near the Altamont Pass. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 8:16:00 PM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 20:16:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/27/Oceanside.honors.first.responders.for.efforts.to.save.pier.from.April.blaze.aspx</link><title>Oceanside honors first responders for efforts to save pier from April blaze</title><description>VIDEO: When flames began engulfing the Oceanside Pier on April 25, first responders from more than a dozen agencies and organizations leaped into action to save the structure, and Wednesday the city gave thanks to all who acted.
As a result of direct firefighting efforts and collaborative work between the Oceanside Fire Department and regional partners to keep the city running during the emergency response -- which lasted more than 24 hours -- crews were able to save roughly 93% of the iconic 1,950-foot-long wooden structure. - PUB DATE: 6/27/2024 12:06:00 PM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC 7 San Diego</description><pubDate>Thu, 27 Jun 2024 12:06:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/25/Firefighters.battle.grass.fires.in.Sonoma.Alameda.counties.aspx</link><title>Firefighters battle grass fires in Sonoma, Alameda counties</title><description>VIDEO: Trains have been halted after a fast-spreading vegetation fire in Newark made its way to the Union Pacific Railroad tracks on Tuesday, fire officials say.
Alameda County Fire Department firefighters were called to the fire at Eureka Drive and Stevenson Boulevard just before 4 p.m. Forward progress of the fire has been stopped. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 11:09:26 PM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:09:26 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/26/Update.Los.Angeles.firefighters.ear.reattached.after.being.severed.in.explosion.during.brush.fire.response.aspx</link><title>Update: Los Angeles firefighter's ear reattached after being severed in explosion during brush fire response</title><description>VIDEOS: A Los Angeles firefighter's ear has been surgically reattached after being severed in an explosion that occurred as he and his colleagues were responding to a brush fire near Encino.
The injured firefighter, who has not been publicly identified, was initially listed in critical condition after the blast. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/26/75.tons.of.illegal.fireworks.seized.in.Gardena.largest.bust.in.state.history.aspx</link><title>75 tons of illegal fireworks seized in Gardena, largest bust in state history</title><description>VIDEO: Gardena Police and Cal Fire seized over 75 tons of illegal fireworks during a single operation, and it's being called one of the largest firework seizures in California history.
According to the police department, several arrests were made early Saturday morning after investigators discovered over 2,000 illegal destructive devices and 10 pounds of bulk homemade explosives. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles </description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/26/All.evacuations.lifted.as.Apache.Fire.nears.halfway.containment.aspx</link><title>All evacuations lifted as Apache Fire nears halfway containment</title><description>PHOTOS: The Apache Fire is nearly halfway contained on Wednesday after burning almost 700 acres in Butte County. Additionally, the Butte County Sheriff' s Office (BCSO) says all evacuations have been lifted.
The fire ignited on Monday evening, June 24, southeast of Palermo, near Apache Hill Road. Burning at a dangerous rate, the fire quickly grew to over a hundred acres and forced evacuation orders and warnings for nearby residents. - PUB DATE: 6/26/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KRCR-TV ABC 7 Redding</description><pubDate>Wed, 26 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/25/10.firefighters.injured.1.critically.while.battling.homeless.encampment.fire.in.Los.Angeles.aspx</link><title>10 firefighters injured, 1 critically while battling homeless encampment fire in Los Angeles</title><description>VIDEO: An investigation continues Tuesday at the site adjacent to a softball field in the Sepulveda Basin Recreation Area where ten Los Angeles Fire Department firefighters were injured Monday afternoon battling a fire at a homeless encampment.
Around 1:50 p.m., firefighters responded to a half acre of grass burning at the homeless encampment at 15700 W. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCAL-TV CBS 9 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/25/Rancho.Cucamonga.Fire.Districts.newest.fire.station.opens.aspx</link><title>Rancho Cucamonga Fire District’s newest fire station opens</title><description>PHOTO: On Wednesday, Rancho Cucamonga Fire District staff and the City Council / Fire Board celebrated the opening of its latest fire station with a ceremonial ribbon cutting ceremony. Fire Station #178 is centrally located within the City of Rancho Cucamonga at 10595 Town Center Drive and Terra Vista Parkway. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: Hey Socal</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/25/Apache.Fire.Crews.slow.down.rapid.rate.of.spread.from.Butte.County.wildfire.aspx</link><title>Apache Fire: Crews slow down rapid rate of spread from Butte County wildfire</title><description>VIDEO: Crews are aiming to fully extinguish a Butte County wildfire that quickly spread and forced evacuations as they expect more resources to arrive to help.
The Apache Fire sparked at 7:21 p.m. at Apache Hill Road and Cresmont Drive, according to Cal Fire. The fire has destroyed two structures and left one firefighter injured. - PUB DATE: 6/25/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KCRA-TV NBC 3 Sacramento</description><pubDate>Tue, 25 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/24/Carnival.ride.breaks.down.leaving.riders.stranded.in.Ventura.County.aspx</link><title>Carnival ride breaks down, leaving riders stranded in Ventura County</title><description>More than a dozen passengers had to be rescued when a carnival ride got stuck in Thousand Oaks over the weekend.
911 calls began flooding the Ventura County Fire Department when the Zipper ride at Conejo Creek Park South got stuck around 8 p.m. Sunday.
“Firefighters responded to a technical rescue at the Conejo Creek Park as approximately 18 people were trapped on an amusement park ride,” the Fire Department said in a post on X, formerly Twitter. - PUB DATE: 6/24/2024 3:13:50 PM - SOURCE: KTLA-TV CW 5 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Mon, 24 Jun 2024 15:13:50 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/22/Multiple.businesses.destroyed.after.3alarm.fire.in.Escondido.aspx</link><title>Multiple businesses destroyed after 3-alarm fire in Escondido</title><description>VIDEO/PHOTO: Emergency responders battled a three-alarm structure fire that engulfed multiple businesses near the Escondido Auto Park Saturday, officials said.
The blaze, which was reported at 6:07 PM, initially showed smoke rising from the back of the building when firefighters arrived. Authorities said as they were setting up, a portion of the building's roof collapsed, prompting a three-alarm response. - PUB DATE: 6/22/2024 11:56:00 PM - SOURCE: KGTV ABC 10 San Diego</description><pubDate>Sat, 22 Jun 2024 23:56:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/23/Crews.stop.forward.progress.of.vegetation.fire.in.Santa.Barbara.County.at.56.acres.aspx</link><title>Crews stop forward progress of vegetation fire in Santa Barbara County at 5-6 acres</title><description>PHOTOS: Firefighters from multiple agencies have stopped forward progress of a vegetation fire in the hills near the location of a former hazardous waste facility and Vandenberg Space Force Base property, according to Santa Barbara County Fire.
The fire broke out at 10:50 a.m. on the 3300 block of Ntu Road, which is the address listed for the former Casmalia Resources Hazardous Waste Landfill, a 252-acre disposal facility that is now listed as a Superfund Site by the Environmental Protection Agency. - PUB DATE: 6/23/2024 9:10:03 PM - SOURCE: KEYT-TV ABC 3 Santa Barbara</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 21:10:03 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/23/A.firefighters.perspective.of.battling.the.Post.Fire.in.the.Gorman.area.aspx</link><title>A firefighter's perspective of battling the Post Fire in the Gorman area</title><description>VIDEO: Firefighters continue to battle the Post Fire in the Gorman area that is affecting Los Angeles and Ventura counties.
The fire has scorched about 15,690 acres and is about 83% contained as of Sunday. Evacuation orders remain in place for residents near Gorman West of the 5 Freeway near Pyramid Lake. - PUB DATE: 6/23/2024 1:45:00 PM - SOURCE: KNBC-TV NBC 4 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Sun, 23 Jun 2024 13:45:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/21/Sites.Fire.in.Northern.California.now.largest.in.the.state.at.19000.acres.aspx</link><title>Sites Fire in Northern California now largest in the state at 19,000 acres</title><description>VIDEO: A wildfire burning in Northern California continued to grow in size Thursday, and is now the largest active fire in California, according to Cal Fire.
The Sites Fire in Colusa County had scorched more than 19,000 acres as of Thursday morning and was just 15% contained, Cal Fire said.
Firefighters continued making progress on the west and east sides of the fire overnight Thursday, but the north end of the fire remained active, Cal Fire said. - PUB DATE: 6/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KNTV NBC 11 San Jose</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/21/Alameda.County.firefighter.severely.burned.in.Corral.Fire.released.from.hospital.aspx</link><title>Alameda County firefighter severely burned in Corral Fire released from hospital</title><description>VIDEO: An Alameda County firefighter who was seriously burned fighting the Corral fire near Livermore was released from the hospital on Thursday.
It was a milestone that was marked by smiles and cheers from his colleagues as concern about the wildfire season continues with high temperatures forecast for this upcoming weekend. - PUB DATE: 6/21/2024 12:26:03 AM - SOURCE: KTVU-TV FOX 2 Oakland</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:26:03 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/21/Los.Angeles.home.engulfed.by.fire.quickly.extinguished.by.firefighters.aspx</link><title>Los Angeles home engulfed by fire, quickly extinguished by firefighters</title><description>VIDEO: A dramatic fire ripped through a single-story home in Hollywood, prompting a quick response from firefighters who knocked down the flames.
The blaze erupted around 6 a.m. at a house in the 8100 block of West Clinton Street, just south of Melrose Avenue.
Los Angeles Fire Department personnel were initially in defensive mode as they doused the burning home with water from hoses. - PUB DATE: 6/21/2024 10:30:00 AM - SOURCE: KABC-TV ABC 7 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 10:30:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/21/Firefighters.celebrate.Corona.Fire.Battalion.Chief.becoming.cancerfree.aspx</link><title>Firefighters celebrate Corona Fire Battalion Chief becoming cancer-free</title><description>VIDEO: There wasn't a dry eye in the house as a special celebration took place at the City of Hope Orange County Lennar Cancer Center in Irvine on Thursday morning.
In a moment captured on Good Day LA, around 50 uniformed firefighters from Corona, Orange City Fire, Huntington Beach and other departments across Southern California surprised Corona Fire Battalion Chief Brandon Willson with a "clap-in. - PUB DATE: 6/21/2024 12:00:00 AM - SOURCE: KTTV FOX 11 Los Angeles</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:00:00 -0700</pubDate></item><item><link>https://www.dailydispatch.com/StateNews/CA/2024/June/21/SoCal.Coordination.Center.in.Riverside.County.uses.artificial.intelligence.to.help.respond.to.wildfires.aspx</link><title>SoCal Coordination Center in Riverside County uses artificial intelligence to help respond to wildfires</title><description>VIDEO: Thursday marked the first official day of summer, but it's also a time of the year when we move into peak wildfire season.
At the Southern California Coordination Center in Riverside County, multiple agencies coordinate and manage resources that respond to wildfires across California.
Jennifer Ricci, the southern region chief staff of operations, says this joint intelligence operation between Cal Fire and the U. - PUB DATE: 6/21/2024 12:55:00 AM - SOURCE: KNSD-TV NBC San Diego</description><pubDate>Fri, 21 Jun 2024 00:55:00 -0700</pubDate></item></channel></rss>

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