BART Civic Center Station Closed Due to Electrical Fire | Hyundai Santa Fe Recall: Electrical Fire Risk | Cal Fire Mourns Loss of Firefighter Christion Schoenfeld | Teen Suspected of Sparking Laguna Beach Wildfire | Cal Fire and Skyryse Partner on Optionally Piloted Aerial Firefighting | CALFIRE's New Night-Capable Helicopter Boosts Fire Protection | California Burn Permit Suspensions Due to Increased Fire Risk | California Fire Updates: Controlled Burns and Fremont Blaze | BART Civic Center Station Closed Due to Electrical Fire | Hyundai Santa Fe Recall: Electrical Fire Risk | Cal Fire Mourns Loss of Firefighter Christion Schoenfeld | Teen Suspected of Sparking Laguna Beach Wildfire | Cal Fire and Skyryse Partner on Optionally Piloted Aerial Firefighting | CALFIRE's New Night-Capable Helicopter Boosts Fire Protection | California Burn Permit Suspensions Due to Increased Fire Risk | California Fire Updates: Controlled Burns and Fremont Blaze
The BART Civic Center station in San Francisco was temporarily shut down on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, due to an electrical fire, causing significant service disruptions and delays for commuters.
BART service in San Francisco disrupted after electrical fire at Civic Center
Hyundai is recalling over 130,000 Santa Fe vehicles due to a potential electrical fire risk. The recall affects certain 2024-2025 models. This issue could lead to an electrical short during a crash, prompting immediate action from the autom...
Hyundai to recall over 135,300 US vehicles due to fire risk from improper starter motor wiring
Cal Fire and the Mendocino community are mourning the loss of Firefighter I Christion Schoenfeld, who tragically passed away in an off-duty accident. His dedication and commitment to public service will be remembered.
Cal Fire mourns loss of firefighter Christion Schoenfeld
A 13-year-old boy has been arrested in Laguna Beach, California, for allegedly setting off fireworks that ignited the Rancho Fire. The fire prompted the evacuation of approximately 100 homes and highlighted the ongoing wildfire risk in the...
Boy, 13, Started California Wildfire With Illegal Fireworks, Police Say
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) is collaborating with Skyryse to explore the use of optionally piloted aircraft in aerial firefighting. This partnership aims to enhance the effectiveness and safety of fi...
Exclusive: Cal Fire, Skyryse Exploring ‘Optionally Piloted’ Aerial Firefighting
CALFIRE has introduced a new CH-47 Chinook helicopter equipped with night vision capabilities to bolster firefighting efforts in the Central Coast during fire season. This helicopter offers a significant advantage due to its ability to oper...
CALFIRE gets a new helicopter, which will offer fire protection at night
Several counties in Northern California, including Alpine, Amador, El Dorado, Sacramento, San Joaquin, and western Trinity County have suspended residential debris burning permits due to increased fire risk. Warming temperatures, dry winds,...
Northern California fire restrictions: 5-county burn permit suspension now in effect
This article summarizes recent fire-related activities in California, including a controlled burn in Tehama County and a wildfire near Fremont. These events highlight the ongoing efforts to manage fire risk and protect communities.
Butte County Search and Rescue and CAL FIRE Butte Unit collaborated to rescue three people stranded on the Sacramento River on June 12, 2025. The individuals were stuck on a disabled boat that had become lodged on a submerged tree, also kno...
Butte County Search and Rescue saves three stranded on Sacramento River
Cal Fire recently released updated maps showing wildfire risk across several California counties, including Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, Ventura, and the Lincoln area. These maps categorize areas into moderate, high, and very high risk,...
Cal Fire has released updated maps indicating wildfire risk across Southern California, highlighting areas most likely to experience wildfires in the coming decades. This is crucial for residents and officials to prepare for and mitigate po...