It's been mostly smoky in July with the wildfires burning in North State forests and in Oregon. Here's what to know.

The deadly Cascade Fire that claimed four lives and destroyed 264 structures in Yuba County was started by sagging Pacific Gas and Electric power lines coming into contact during heavy winds.

The fire, which broke out on July 13, exploded in size over recent days due to hot and dry conditions and gusty winds in ...

An electrical arc between two Pacific Gas & Electric conductors caused the Cascade fire in Yuba County last year, which killed four people and destroyed hundreds of homes during California’s ...

Cal Fire said management of the Cascade Fire in Yuba County, the La Porte Fire in Butte County, and the two fires in Nevada County are going to be combined.

The heavy winds of Oct. 8, 2017 — the day that last year’s massive, destructive firestorm began across Northern California — caused the sagging lines to touch, creating an electrical arc that sent ...

Redding police have been actively working on fire prevention efforts in collaboration with local agencies. The bike team, ...

Cal Fire blamed PG&E for another deadly wildfire Tuesday, saying the Cascade Fire in Yuba County last October was caused by “sagging power lines” owned by the utility.

The Sierra Nevada and Cascade Ranges form an axis of high mountains east of the Central Valley and Klamath Mountains. The Southern Cascade Range bioregion is the southern end of an extensive chain of ...

Weather News Fire weather watch issued for Shasta Cascade for Monday – enhanced fire threat By CA Weather Bot Updated June 28, 2025 1:00 PM ...

Weather News UPDATE: Shasta Cascade placed under a fire weather watch Tuesday, says the NWS By CA Weather Bot Updated June 30, 2025 2:01 AM ...

A vegetation fire in Shasta Lake near the city of Redding border west of Interstate 5 prompted evacuations before crews stopped forward progress early Friday aftenoon. The Shasta County Sheriff's ...