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Evacuations have been ordered due to the Volcano Fire burning near Murrieta. The fire, which started at 2:30 p.m., covers 77 acres near Via Volcano and Tenaja Road in the La Cresta area as of 4:42 p.m., according to CAL FIRE and the Riverside County Fire Department.

Crews contained a 4-acre wildfire in Solano County early Monday, with the Herman Fire near Benicia stopped by fire teams. Multiple agencies, including Cal Fire and local departments, responded to the blaze.

Cal Fire crews contained a vegetation fire in Napa County west of Lake Berryessa, which scorched about 4 acres. The fire, which began on Saturday afternoon, was fully contained by Sunday.

Governor Gavin Newsom has deployed California Fire resources to assist with the Aspen Acres Fire in Colorado, which has burned over 85,000 acres and is 0% contained. Fifteen Cal Fire engines and crews are supporting the firefighting efforts.

A wildfire dubbed the Mason Fire in Cordelia, Solano County, has been contained at 6 acres after starting near Mason Road before noon on Thursday, according to Cal Fire. The fire is backing downhill in grass and is aligned with the wind, as reported by the Cal Fire Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit.

A fast-moving wildfire named the 'Lemon Fire' ignited near Palmdale, prompting evacuation orders and warnings. The fire, which started near Sierra Highway and Pearlblossom Highway, grew from 50 to 167 acres within two hours with 0% containment by 4 p.m.

A vehicle crashed into a power pole in Napa County on Solano Avenue south of Hoffman Lane, causing power lines to block the road. Cal Fire reported the solo crash, but no further power issues were mentioned.

The Putah Fire near the Yolo-Solano County line is 20% contained, covering 362 acres as of Monday. Evacuation warnings are in effect. The fire started before noon and grew rapidly.

The Putah Fire burned 120 acres near Lake Berryessa on Monday, starting at 11 a.m. near Highway 128 and Monticello Dam Road following prescribed burns by Cal Fire crews. The fire was addressed with multiple airtankers, 10 Cal Fire engines, and eight ground crews.

Firefighters in San Luis Obispo County rescued a horse trapped under a fallen tree in Creston. The Cal Fire crew used chainsaws to cut away branches and safely freed the animal, which was unharmed and reunited with its owner.

A 10-year-old boy was killed when a CAL FIRE truck collided with a vehicle in the Hemet Valley area while responding to a vegetation fire. Two other people and three firefighters were hospitalized with injuries ranging from minor to major, and the crash is under investigation.

The Santa Rosa Fire Department has declared the start of wildfire season due to dry vegetation, sending inspectors to ensure defensible space and weed control. Cal Fire does not declare a seasonal start, emphasizing wildfire danger is present year-round.

CAL FIRE is urging Bay Area residents to create defensible space as California's wildfire season has officially begun, despite summer still being weeks away.

The United States Coast Guard rescued three people from a cave near Santa Cruz last weekend. The Coast Guard was alerted by Cal Fire officials requesting air assistance.

A fire near Livermore caused explosions from propane tanks in barns, with flames burning through brush and structures. Firefighters contained the blaze to 5 acres, focusing on smoke management and preventing further spread.

A 1,500-year-old giant sequoia tree killed in California's 2020 SQF Complex Fire is being sent to the Smithsonian for display. The tree, felled for public safety in Mountain Home Demonstration State Forest, was part of a fire that burned 175,000 acres.

The Sandy Fire has forced the evacuation of over 40,000 Simi Valley residents, with at least one home destroyed and the fire currently standing at 1,698 acres and 15% contained. Firefighters are working to extinguish the fire, which broke out on Monday. The situation remains ongoing as of Wednesday morning.

A new wildfire, named the Verona Fire, is growing rapidly in Riverside County, starting as a 5-acre blaze and expanding to 125 acres. Evacuations are underway. The fire is burning near Verona Road.

Crews are battling a brush fire in Riverside County that was first reported around 11:22 at Limonite Avenue and Bain Street in Jurupa Valley. The Bain Fire is burning several structures near the Santa Ana river bottom. Multiple resources are on the scene of the fire.

A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands national park has burned over 10,000 acres, becoming California's largest wildfire this year, and is currently at 0% containment. The fire threatens rare plant communities and has destroyed historic structures. About six dozen firefighters are deployed to control the blaze.

California fire coordinators are offering an interactive map to track the aerial battle against the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, which burned structures and forced evacuations. The map shows real-time movements of firefighting resources and the fire perimeter. Cal Fire is providing this unique look at the fire.

A vegetation fire broke out in San Bernardino County amid strong winds, burning at least 2 structures and scorching about 5 acres. The blaze erupted near Cajon Boulevard and Keenbrook Road. Cal Fire crews are battling the fire.

A helicopter evacuated 11 National Park Service employees from Santa Rosa Island as a human-caused wildfire spread across over 10,000 acres. The fire threatened employee housing and destroyed two structures, remaining 0% contained. The blaze poses an ecological threat to rare plants and animals on the island.

Two fires are burning in the Antelope Valley, prompting evacuation warnings for residents. The Corral Fire is burning near Lancaster and has grown to around 161 acres. The fires were reported on Saturday.

A brush fire known as the Grand Fire is being battled by firefighters in San Bernardino County, prompting mandatory evacuations. The fire was first reported near the Chino Hills intersection of Grand Avenue and Pleasant Hill Drive at 7:13 p.m. and quickly grew to about 30 acres.

A Cal Fire employee has been charged with felony counts of rape and kidnapping, with one alleged victim claiming a lengthy assault occurred at a Cal Fire station in Riverside County. The employee worked as a firefighter and paramedic. The allegations have led to a civil claim being filed.

A brush fire, known as the Acorn Fire, is burning in San Bernardino County, threatening structures and prompting a response from Cal Fire crews. The fire is located off State Route 138 at Acorn Drive in Piñon Hills. It was first reported around 3:30 p.m.

Firefighters in Southern California encountered a rare ash devil during the Trinity Fire near Phelan. The San Bernardino County Fire Department shared video of crews combating the blaze, which involved multiple local fire departments and Cal Fire.

Firefighters responded to a gas leak in Temecula that affected 6 buildings and 40 residential units. The incident occurred around 1:34 p.m. in the 31100 block of Strawberry Tree Lane, with crews finding a ruptured gas line.

A Cal Fire firefighter-paramedic, David Renteria, was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of two victims. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Anti-Human Trafficking Task Force investigated Renteria starting in March, and a search warrant was executed on April 24.