The consequences of wildfires in or near urban areas go beyond the damage to buildings and ecosystems, to the threat of contamination of drinking water according to water quality and treatment experts ...

Cooler temperatures and more rain in March helped some regions in the state. But forecasts reveal persistent drought and ...

NAPA, Calif. (KGO) -- In the North Bay, a federal grant program designed to help reduce the threat from wildfires has been abruptly canceled for Napa County. The surprise move is leaving officials ...

Extreme wildfire risks pose a threat to parts of the Southwest on Thursday, due to warmer temperatures, high winds and a low ...

Prescribed burns literally fight fire with more fire. Often referred to as "beneficial fires," they target areas at risk for ...