A tornado struck Scotts Valley, California, causing several injuries, including a CAL FIRE battalion chief, though no fatalities were reported. The tornado, confirmed by the National Weather Service, overturned vehicles and caused significant damage, particularly around the shopping district on Mt. Hermon Drive. Injured individuals have been taken to local trauma centers, with more serious cases prioritized. Authorities have blocked off affected roads as they assess the situation.
The Canyon Crest Fire, which started on Thanksgiving evening east of Los Angeles, has grown to 250 acres, prompting evacuation warnings in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. As of early morning, the fire was 0% contained, posing a threat to life and property. Residents in affected areas are urged to evacuate, especially those needing extra time or with animals. Multiple fire agencies, including Cal Fire and San Bernardino County Fire, are actively working to contain the blaze using various resources.
Cal Fire is working to contain the Patterson Fire, a grass fire that has burned nearly 100 acres near a power facility in Alameda County. The fire, which started near Patterson Pass Road and North Midway Road, is 75% contained. Nearby, a second grass fire in Livermore has burned one acre. The situation is developing, and updates are ongoing.
Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the Corral Fire near Tracy, California, which has burned over 14,000 acres. Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings, and road closures remain in effect. The fire is 75% contained, and residents are advised to stay alert. Two firefighters were injured, and one home was destroyed.
Evacuation orders for the Corral Fire near Tracy, California, have been downgraded to warnings as the fire is now 75% contained and held at 14,168 acres. Some road closures on I-580 remain, but all lanes have reopened. Two firefighters were injured, and residents are advised to stay prepared for potential changes. The cause of the fire is still unknown.
An extreme heatwave is expected to exacerbate a significant wildfire in California, complicating efforts to control the blaze and increasing the urgency of evacuations. Cal Fire Battalion Chief provided the latest updates on the situation, emphasizing the challenges posed by the rising temperatures.
Firefighters have made significant progress in containing the Corral Fire in San Joaquin County, which has burned over 14,000 acres and led to evacuations and freeway closures. Interstate 580 and Highway 132 have reopened, and evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings. The fire is now 75% contained, and favorable weather conditions are aiding firefighting efforts. Two firefighters have been injured, and power has been restored to most affected residents.
A driver died after his vehicle plunged over a 200-foot cliff along Highway 1 on the San Francisco Peninsula coast between Pacifica and Half Moon Bay. The incident caused traffic disruptions and prompted a multi-agency response, with the driver being the sole occupant of the vehicle. The cause of the crash remains unknown.
Authorities are searching for a person of interest in connection with an arson attack that caused significant damage to a section of the I-10 freeway in Los Angeles. The fire, which was determined to be intentional, burned for three hours and affected six football fields' worth of wooden pallets, trailers, and vehicles. Cal Fire released images of the individual, described as a man with burn injuries on his left leg, who was seen wearing a black hoodie, blue shorts, grey shoes, a green scarf, a knee brace, and a dark backpack. The freeway has been closed since the incident, but repairs are underway, and it is expected to reopen ahead of schedule.
The North Fire near Diamond Springs in El Dorado County prompted evacuation orders for parts of the community, including Carlson, Canyon Valley, Eugene Ct., and Joseph Ln., which were later lifted. CAL FIRE and other agencies are working to contain the 15-acre fire located southeast of Diamond Springs. Hard road closures remain in effect, and ground and air crews are responding to the fire.
The Tehama County Sheriff's Office has canceled the evacuation warning for the Siskiyou Loop area in Rancho Tehama, California, as the Ranch Fire has been stopped at nearly four and a half acres. CAL FIRE crews will remain on the scene for mop-up operations, and no structures were damaged or destroyed.
The Bunnie Fire near Ramona, San Diego County, has rapidly grown to 184 acres, prompting evacuations and threatening structures. The fire, which started near Chuck Wagon and San Vicente roads, has a dangerous rate of spread and a large plume of smoke. Firefighters have slowed its spread but containment remains at 5%. San Vicente Road and Wildcat Canyon Road are closed, and one structure is currently threatened. Ground crews and firefighting aircraft are battling the blaze, with resources from various agencies deployed. Evacuation orders are in place, and an evacuation center has been set up at Olive Pierce Middle School.
A firefighting helicopter was involved in a mid-air collision while battling a fire in Riverside County, near the Morongo Casino in Cabazon. The helicopter, contracted by CAL FIRE, crashed on Native American land where firefighters were fighting a 20-acre fire. The cause of the collision is still unknown, and it is unclear whether the burn area near the crash site resulted from the ongoing fire or the impact of the collision. An investigation is underway to determine the factors that led to the incident.
A big rig carrying 20 tons of chocolate caught fire on westbound Interstate 80 in Placer County, causing a traffic jam as officials cleaned up the scene. Firefighters were able to contain the flames, and no injuries were reported. Chocolate is highly flammable due to its high fat content.
A 40-acre vegetation fire broke out in southeastern San Diego County, prompting evacuations and road closures in the area due to a continued threat to structures. The fire started near Potrero County Park and quickly spread, burning about 40 acres. Evacuation warnings and orders have been issued for the Potrero Valley Road area, with a temporary evacuation point set up at Steele Canyon High School. Road closures are in place between Highway 94 and Potrero Park Drive.
